Valhalla High School vs Westlake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valhalla High School
Valhalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
Westlake Middle School
Thornwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | Valhalla High School Valhalla, New York | Westlake Middle School Thornwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #104 of 1,079 | #82 of 785 |
| National rank | #122 of 16,910 | #753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 76% |
| city | Valhalla | Thornwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valhalla High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 85.1).
- •Valhalla High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 76%).
- •Valhalla High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 55%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 31.1%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.4).
- •Westlake Middle School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 424.
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 Valhalla High School better than Westlake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valhalla High School ranks higher (92.5 vs 85.1 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 Valhalla High School and Westlake Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Valhalla and Thornwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valhalla High School: 424. Westlake Middle School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valhalla High School and Westlake Middle School rank in New York?
Valhalla High School is 104th of 1,079 and Westlake Middle School is 82nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).