Knickerbacker Middle School vs Ps 2
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knickerbacker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Ps 2
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
| Measure | Knickerbacker Middle School Troy, New York | Ps 2 Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 785 | #2375 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10991 of 15,369 | #44234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knickerbacker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 21.0).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Ps 2 does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 8.3).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 249.
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 Knickerbacker Middle School better than Ps 2?
On the Success Index (US), Knickerbacker Middle School ranks higher (34.4 vs 21.0 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 Knickerbacker Middle School and Ps 2?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knickerbacker Middle School: 474. Ps 2: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knickerbacker Middle School and Ps 2 rank in New York?
Knickerbacker Middle School is 578th of 785 and Ps 2 is 2375th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).