La Fayette Junior-Senior High School vs Wheeler Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.0 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
Wheeler Elementary School
Nedrow · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
240 students
| Measure | La Fayette Junior-Senior High School Lafayette, New York | Wheeler Elementary School Nedrow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,079 | #1357 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4460 of 16,910 | #24370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 298 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Lafayette | Nedrow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 51.2).
- •Wheeler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 45.4%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.4).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 240.
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 Wheeler Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Fayette Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 51.2 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 Wheeler Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Nedrow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School: 298. Wheeler Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette Junior-Senior High School and Wheeler Elementary School rank in New York?
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School is 833rd of 1,079 and Wheeler Elementary School is 1357th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).