Poughkeepsie High School vs Poughkeepsie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 251 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,151 students
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
871 students
| Measure | Poughkeepsie High School Poughkeepsie, New York | Poughkeepsie Middle School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,079 | #752 of 785 |
| National rank | #3586 of 16,910 | #13964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,151 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 7% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poughkeepsie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 18.9).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 7%).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 18%).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Poughkeepsie High School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 871.
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 Poughkeepsie High School better than Poughkeepsie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Poughkeepsie High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 18.9 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 Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School?
About 251 m in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poughkeepsie High School: 1,151. Poughkeepsie Middle School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School rank in New York?
Poughkeepsie High School is 736th of 1,079 and Poughkeepsie Middle School is 752nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).