Nyack Middle School vs Valley Cottage School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nyack Middle School
Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Valley Cottage School
Valley Cottage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Nyack Middle School Nyack, New York | Valley Cottage School Valley Cottage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #200 of 785 | #380 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3090 of 15,369 | #5055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 644 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| city | Nyack | Valley Cottage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Cottage School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 71.2).
- •Valley Cottage School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Valley Cottage School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Valley Cottage School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 29.3%).
- •Nyack Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.7).
- •Nyack Middle School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 384.
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 Nyack Middle School better than Valley Cottage School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Cottage School ranks higher (79.9 vs 71.2 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 Nyack Middle School and Valley Cottage School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Nyack and Valley Cottage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nyack Middle School: 644. Valley Cottage School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nyack Middle School and Valley Cottage School rank in New York?
Nyack Middle School is 200th of 785 and Valley Cottage School is 380th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).