Porter Elementary School vs Solvay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porter Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Solvay High School
Solvay · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
| Measure | Porter Elementary School Syracuse, New York | Solvay High School Solvay, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2253 of 2,536 | #390 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #41896 of 50,301 | #1320 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 351 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 92% |
| city | Syracuse | Solvay |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solvay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 24.7).
- •Solvay High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 20%).
- •Solvay High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 22%).
- •Solvay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 75.2%).
- •Solvay High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.5).
- •Solvay High School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 351.
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 Porter Elementary School better than Solvay High School?
On the Success Index (US), Solvay High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 24.7 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 Porter Elementary School and Solvay High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Solvay in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Elementary School: 351. Solvay High School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Elementary School and Solvay High School rank in New York?
Porter Elementary School is 2253rd of 2,536 and Solvay High School is 390th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).