Norwood-Norfolk School vs Potsdam Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood-Norfolk School
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
290 students
Potsdam Senior High School
Potsdam · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students
| Measure | Norwood-Norfolk School Norwood, New York | Potsdam Senior High School Potsdam, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,079 | #183 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #837 of 16,910 | #272 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 97.5% |
| city | Norwood | Potsdam |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potsdam Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 83.3).
- •Potsdam Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Norwood-Norfolk School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Potsdam Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 53.1%).
- •Norwood-Norfolk School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Potsdam Senior High School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 290.
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 Norwood-Norfolk School better than Potsdam Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Potsdam Senior High School ranks higher (89.5 vs 83.3 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 Norwood-Norfolk School and Potsdam Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Potsdam in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood-Norfolk School: 290. Potsdam Senior High School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood-Norfolk School and Potsdam Senior High School rank in New York?
Norwood-Norfolk School is 318th of 1,079 and Potsdam Senior High School is 183rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).