Nyack Senior High School vs Valley Cottage School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nyack Senior High School
Nyack · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students
Valley Cottage School
Valley Cottage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Nyack Senior High School Nyack, New York | Valley Cottage School Valley Cottage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,079 | #380 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #121 of 16,910 | #5055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 945 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 72% |
| city | Nyack | Valley Cottage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nyack Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 79.9).
- •Nyack Senior High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 72%).
- •Nyack Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 57%).
- •Valley Cottage School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 27.5%).
- •Nyack Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.7).
- •Nyack Senior High School is the larger school with 945 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 Senior High School better than Valley Cottage School?
On the Success Index (US), Nyack Senior High School ranks higher (92.5 vs 79.9 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 Nyack Senior High School and Valley Cottage School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nyack and Valley Cottage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nyack Senior High School: 945. Valley Cottage School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nyack Senior High School and Valley Cottage School rank in New York?
Nyack Senior High School is 103rd of 1,079 and Valley Cottage School is 380th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).