La Fayette Junior-Senior High School vs Murray Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 7–12
298 students
Murray Hill Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
| Measure | La Fayette Junior-Senior High School Lafayette, New York | Murray Hill Academy New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,079 | #528 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4460 of 16,910 | #2390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 84.5% |
| city | Lafayette | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 65.3).
- •Murray Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Murray Hill Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 57%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 79.2%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.9).
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 La Fayette Junior-Senior High School better than Murray Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Hill Academy ranks higher (73.8 vs 65.3 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 La Fayette Junior-Senior High School and Murray Hill Academy?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School: 298. Murray Hill Academy: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette Junior-Senior High School and Murray Hill Academy rank in New York?
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School is 833rd of 1,079 and Murray Hill Academy is 528th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).