Valley Central High School vs Wallkill Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 10 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
Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
| Measure | Valley Central High School Montgomery, New York | Wallkill Senior High School Wallkill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,079 | #239 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #390 of 16,910 | #466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,385 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 93% |
| city | Montgomery | Wallkill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.7 vs 86.9).
- •Valley Central High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 93%).
- •Wallkill Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •Valley Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 37.4%).
- •Valley Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Valley Central High School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 930.
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 Wallkill Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Valley Central High School and Wallkill Senior High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Wallkill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Central High School: 1,385. Wallkill Senior High School: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Central High School and Wallkill Senior High School rank in New York?
Valley Central High School is 224th of 1,079 and Wallkill Senior High School is 239th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).