John F Hughes Elementary School vs New York Mills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Hughes Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
New York Mills School
New York Mills · Public other · Grades K–12
521 students
| Measure | John F Hughes Elementary School Utica, New York | New York Mills School New York Mills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2136 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #40216 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 347 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Utica | New York Mills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New York Mills School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •New York Mills School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •New York Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 80.1%).
- •John F Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •New York Mills School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F Hughes Elementary School better than New York Mills School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F Hughes Elementary School and New York Mills School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Utica and New York Mills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Hughes Elementary School: 347. New York Mills School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Hughes Elementary School and New York Mills School rank in New York?
John F Hughes Elementary School is 2136th of 2,536 and New York Mills School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).