New Roots Charter School vs South Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Roots Charter School
Ithaca · Charter high · Grades 9–12
98 students
South Hill School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | New Roots Charter School Ithaca, New York | South Hill School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #548 of 1,079 | #565 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2567 of 16,910 | #8674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 98 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 62% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.1 vs 73.9).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •South Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 57.1%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.7).
- •South Hill School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 98.
- •New Roots Charter School is a charter school while South Hill School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Roots Charter School better than South Hill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Roots Charter School and South Hill School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Roots Charter School: 98. South Hill School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Roots Charter School and South Hill School rank in New York?
New Roots Charter School is 548th of 1,079 and South Hill School is 565th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).