Shaker High School vs Southgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaker High School
Latham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,138 students
Southgate School
Loudonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Shaker High School Latham, New York | Southgate School Loudonville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,079 | #186 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #205 of 16,910 | #1725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,138 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 2,138 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 72% |
| city | Latham | Loudonville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaker High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 86.8).
- •Shaker High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 72%).
- •Shaker High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 77%).
- •Southgate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 30.9%).
- •Southgate School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Shaker High School is the larger school with 2,138 students compared with 369.
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 Shaker High School better than Southgate School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaker High School ranks higher (90.7 vs 86.8 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 Shaker High School and Southgate School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Latham and Loudonville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaker High School: 2,138. Southgate School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaker High School and Southgate School rank in New York?
Shaker High School is 148th of 1,079 and Southgate School is 186th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).