Poughkeepsie High School vs Spackenkill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.0 km 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
Spackenkill High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
537 students
| Measure | Poughkeepsie High School Poughkeepsie, New York | Spackenkill High School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,079 | #89 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3586 of 16,910 | #103 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,151 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 97.5% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spackenkill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 68.9).
- •Spackenkill High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 75%).
- •Spackenkill High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 80%).
- •Spackenkill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 80.5%).
- •Spackenkill High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Poughkeepsie High School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 537.
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 Spackenkill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spackenkill High School ranks higher (92.9 vs 68.9 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 Spackenkill High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poughkeepsie High School: 1,151. Spackenkill High School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poughkeepsie High School and Spackenkill High School rank in New York?
Poughkeepsie High School is 736th of 1,079 and Spackenkill High School is 89th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).