Benjamin N Cardozo High School vs Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Bayside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,866 students
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,104 students
| Measure | Benjamin N Cardozo High School Bayside, New York | Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #544 of 1,079 | #178 of 785 |
| National rank | #2526 of 16,910 | #2634 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,866 | 1,104 |
| Enrollment | 2,866 | 1,104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 82% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.2 vs 73.5).
- •Benjamin N Cardozo High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Benjamin N Cardozo High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 77%).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 72.1%).
- •Benjamin N Cardozo High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.5).
- •Benjamin N Cardozo High School is the larger school with 2,866 students compared with 1,104.
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 Benjamin N Cardozo High School better than Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
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 Benjamin N Cardozo High School and Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School: 2,866. Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne: 1,104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin N Cardozo High School and Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne rank in New York?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 544th of 1,079 and Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is 178th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).