New Paltz Senior High School vs Rondout Valley 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.
New Paltz Senior High School
New Paltz · Public high · Grades 9–12
622 students
Rondout Valley High School
Accord · Public high · Grades 9–12
547 students
| Measure | New Paltz Senior High School New Paltz, New York | Rondout Valley High School Accord, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,079 | #255 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #141 of 16,910 | #545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 622 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| city | New Paltz | Accord |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paltz Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 86.1).
- •New Paltz Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •New Paltz Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •New Paltz Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 38.4%).
- •Rondout Valley High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •New Paltz Senior High School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 547.
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 Senior High School better than Rondout Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Paltz Senior High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 86.1 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 Senior High School and Rondout Valley High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between New Paltz and Accord in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Paltz Senior High School: 622. Rondout Valley High School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Paltz Senior High School and Rondout Valley High School rank in New York?
New Paltz Senior High School is 116th of 1,079 and Rondout Valley High School is 255th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).