New Paltz Middle School vs New Paltz Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
New Paltz Senior High School
New Paltz · Public high · Grades 9–12
622 students
| Measure | New Paltz Middle School New Paltz, New York | New Paltz Senior High School New Paltz, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #220 of 785 | #116 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3572 of 15,369 | #141 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 381 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 97.5% |
| city | New Paltz | New Paltz |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paltz Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 68.9).
- •New Paltz Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 56%).
- •New Paltz Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 26.8%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.5).
- •New Paltz Senior High School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 381.
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 New Paltz Middle School better than New Paltz Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Paltz Senior High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 68.9 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 New Paltz Middle School and New Paltz Senior High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Paltz and New Paltz in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Paltz Middle School: 381. New Paltz Senior High School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Paltz Middle School and New Paltz Senior High School rank in New York?
New Paltz Middle School is 220th of 785 and New Paltz Senior High School is 116th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).