K C Heffernan Elementary School vs Skaneateles Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
K C Heffernan Elementary School
Marcellus · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
471 students
Skaneateles Middle School
Skaneateles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | K C Heffernan Elementary School Marcellus, New York | Skaneateles Middle School Skaneateles, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #356 of 2,536 | #19 of 785 |
| National rank | #4616 of 50,301 | #143 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Marcellus | Skaneateles |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skaneateles Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 80.7).
- •K C Heffernan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Skaneateles Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Skaneateles Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 20.8%).
- •Skaneateles Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.3).
- •K C Heffernan Elementary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 255.
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 K C Heffernan Elementary School better than Skaneateles Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Skaneateles Middle School ranks higher (92.6 vs 80.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are K C Heffernan Elementary School and Skaneateles Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Marcellus and Skaneateles in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
K C Heffernan Elementary School: 471. Skaneateles Middle School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do K C Heffernan Elementary School and Skaneateles Middle School rank in New York?
K C Heffernan Elementary School is 356th of 2,536 and Skaneateles Middle School is 19th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).