Kenmore East Senior High School vs Sweet Home Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenmore East Senior High School
Tonawanda · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,052 students
Sweet Home Senior High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
| Measure | Kenmore East Senior High School Tonawanda, New York | Sweet Home Senior High School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,079 | #326 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #928 of 16,910 | #878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,052 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 97% |
| city | Tonawanda | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.6 vs 83.0).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 81%).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 81%).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 48.3%).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Sweet Home Senior High School is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 1,052.
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 Kenmore East Senior High School better than Sweet Home Senior High 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 Kenmore East Senior High School and Sweet Home Senior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Tonawanda and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenmore East Senior High School: 1,052. Sweet Home Senior High School: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenmore East Senior High School and Sweet Home Senior High School rank in New York?
Kenmore East Senior High School is 336th of 1,079 and Sweet Home Senior High School is 326th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).