Transit Middle School vs Williamsville East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Transit Middle School
East Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
912 students
Williamsville East High School
East Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
940 students
| Measure | Transit Middle School East Amherst, New York | Williamsville East High School East Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 785 | #69 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #392 of 15,369 | #76 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 912 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 99.5% |
| city | East Amherst | East Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsville East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 88.7).
- •Williamsville East High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 79%).
- •Williamsville East High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 68%).
- •Williamsville East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 16.3%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Williamsville East High School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 912.
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 Transit Middle School better than Williamsville East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsville East High School ranks higher (94.1 vs 88.7 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 Transit Middle School and Williamsville East High School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between East Amherst and East Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Transit Middle School: 912. Williamsville East High School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Transit Middle School and Williamsville East High School rank in New York?
Transit Middle School is 47th of 785 and Williamsville East High School is 69th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).