La Fayette School vs Waterloo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fayette School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
309 students
Waterloo High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
404 students
| Measure | La Fayette School Waterloo, New York | Waterloo High School Waterloo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1745 of 2,536 | #361 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #32495 of 50,301 | #1085 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 92% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 39.2).
- •Waterloo High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 38%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 21%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 59.5%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.4).
- •Waterloo High School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 309.
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 School better than Waterloo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo High School ranks higher (81.3 vs 39.2 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 School and Waterloo High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette School: 309. Waterloo High School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette School and Waterloo High School rank in New York?
La Fayette School is 1745th of 2,536 and Waterloo High School is 361st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).