Niskayuna High School vs Schenectady High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students
| Measure | Niskayuna High School Schenectady, New York | Schenectady High School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,079 | #720 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #154 of 16,910 | #3485 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,379 | 2,885 |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | 2,885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 78% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niskayuna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 69.3).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 78%).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 82%).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 74.2%).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Schenectady High School is the larger school with 2,885 students compared with 1,379.
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 Niskayuna High School better than Schenectady High School?
On the Success Index (US), Niskayuna High School ranks higher (91.8 vs 69.3 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 Niskayuna High School and Schenectady High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niskayuna High School: 1,379. Schenectady High School: 2,885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niskayuna High School and Schenectady High School rank in New York?
Niskayuna High School is 125th of 1,079 and Schenectady High School is 720th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).