Lehman Alternative Community School vs South Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
South Hill School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, New York | South Hill School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,079 | #565 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5626 of 16,910 | #8674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 60.7).
- •South Hill School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •South Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 37.4%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •South Hill School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 265.
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 Lehman Alternative Community School better than South Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), South Hill School ranks higher (73.9 vs 60.7 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 Lehman Alternative Community School and South Hill School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehman Alternative Community School: 265. South Hill School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehman Alternative Community School and South Hill School rank in New York?
Lehman Alternative Community School is 893rd of 1,079 and South Hill School is 565th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).