Valley Central High School vs Walden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Central High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
Walden Elementary School
Walden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Valley Central High School Montgomery, New York | Walden Elementary School Walden, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,079 | #1621 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #390 of 16,910 | #29493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,385 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 42% |
| city | Montgomery | Walden |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 43.7).
- •Valley Central High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 42%).
- •Valley Central High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 22%).
- •Valley Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 40.5%).
- •Valley Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Valley Central High School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 447.
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 Valley Central High School better than Walden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Central High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 43.7 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 Valley Central High School and Walden Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Walden in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Central High School: 1,385. Walden Elementary School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Central High School and Walden Elementary School rank in New York?
Valley Central High School is 224th of 1,079 and Walden Elementary School is 1621st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).