Nassau School vs Spackenkill High 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.
Nassau School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–2
292 students
Spackenkill High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
537 students
| Measure | Nassau School Poughkeepsie, New York | Spackenkill High School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #146 of 2,536 | #89 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1157 of 50,301 | #103 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 292 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 97.5% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spackenkill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 88.5).
- •Nassau School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 28.3%).
- •Spackenkill High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.2).
- •Spackenkill High School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 292.
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 Nassau School better than Spackenkill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spackenkill High School ranks higher (92.9 vs 88.5 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 Nassau School and Spackenkill High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nassau School: 292. Spackenkill High School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nassau School and Spackenkill High School rank in New York?
Nassau School is 146th of 2,536 and Spackenkill High School is 89th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).