Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy vs South Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students
South Park High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy Buffalo, New York | South Park High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2212 of 2,536 | #802 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #41291 of 50,301 | #4233 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 25.7).
- •South Park High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •South Park High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.7).
- •South Park High School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 481.
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 Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy better than South Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Park High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 25.7 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 Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy and South Park High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy: 481. South Park High School: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy and South Park High School rank in New York?
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy is 2212th of 2,536 and South Park High School is 802nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).