Niskayuna High School vs Van Antwerp Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 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
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | Niskayuna High School Schenectady, New York | Van Antwerp Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,079 | #75 of 785 |
| National rank | #154 of 16,910 | #653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,379 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 69% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niskayuna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 85.9).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 69%).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 68%).
- •Niskayuna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 24%).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •Niskayuna High School is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 442.
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 Van Antwerp Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Niskayuna High School ranks higher (91.8 vs 85.9 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 Niskayuna High School and Van Antwerp Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niskayuna High School: 1,379. Van Antwerp Middle School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niskayuna High School and Van Antwerp Middle School rank in New York?
Niskayuna High School is 125th of 1,079 and Van Antwerp Middle School is 75th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).