Lafayette International School vs Riverside Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette International School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
Riverside Academy High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
| Measure | Lafayette International School Buffalo, New York | Riverside Academy High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,079 | #1033 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #10607 of 16,910 | #10780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 475 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.4 vs 40.8).
- •Riverside Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 96.8%).
- •Lafayette International School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 7.9).
- •Lafayette International School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 285.
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 Lafayette International School better than Riverside Academy 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 Lafayette International School and Riverside Academy High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette International School: 475. Riverside Academy High School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette International School and Riverside Academy High School rank in New York?
Lafayette International School is 1030th of 1,079 and Riverside Academy High School is 1033rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).