Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School vs Saranac Lake Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 14 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
Saranac Lake Senior High School
Saranac Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
| Measure | Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School Lake Placid, New York | Saranac Lake Senior High School Saranac Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #764 of 1,079 | #188 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3847 of 16,910 | #288 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| city | Lake Placid | Saranac Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saranac Lake Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 67.9).
- •Saranac Lake Senior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Saranac Lake Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 36.1%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 9.2).
- •Saranac Lake Senior High School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 304.
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 Saranac Lake Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Saranac Lake Senior High School ranks higher (89.3 vs 67.9 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 Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School and Saranac Lake Senior High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School: 304. Saranac Lake Senior High School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School and Saranac Lake Senior High School rank in New York?
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School is 764th of 1,079 and Saranac Lake Senior High School is 188th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).