North Tonawanda High School vs South Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 509 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Tonawanda High School
North Tonawanda · Public high · Grades 9–12
961 students
South Side High School
Rockville Centre · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
| Measure | North Tonawanda High School North Tonawanda, New York | South Side High School Rockville Centre, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,079 | #44 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #634 of 16,910 | #49 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 961 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 98% |
| city | North Tonawanda | Rockville Centre |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 85.1).
- •South Side High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •South Side High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 94%).
- •South Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 42.1%).
- •South Side High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •North Tonawanda High School is the larger school with 961 students compared with 959.
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 North Tonawanda High School better than South Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Side High School ranks higher (95.3 vs 85.1 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 North Tonawanda High School and South Side High School?
About 509 km in a straight line, between North Tonawanda and Rockville Centre in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Tonawanda High School: 961. South Side High School: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Tonawanda High School and South Side High School rank in New York?
North Tonawanda High School is 274th of 1,079 and South Side High School is 44th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).