Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School vs Middle Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 418 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School
Lake Placid · Public high · Grades 6–12
304 students
Middle Early College High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
302 students
| Measure | Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School Lake Placid, New York | Middle Early College High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #764 of 1,079 | #739 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3847 of 16,910 | #3610 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Lake Placid | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.9 vs 68.8).
- •Middle Early College High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Middle Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 88.7%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.2).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 302.
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 Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School better than Middle Early College 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 Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School and Middle Early College High School?
About 418 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School: 304. Middle Early College High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School and Middle Early College High School rank in New York?
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School is 764th of 1,079 and Middle Early College High School is 739th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).