Bethpage Senior High School vs Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethpage Senior High School
Bethpage · Public high · Grades 9–12
995 students
Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School
Plainview · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
| Measure | Bethpage Senior High School Bethpage, New York | Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School Plainview, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #110 of 1,079 | #70 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #131 of 16,910 | #78 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 995 | 1,720 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 1,720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| city | Bethpage | Plainview |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 92.2).
- •Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 98%).
- •Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 28.3%).
- •Bethpage Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 995.
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 Bethpage Senior High School better than Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School ranks higher (94.0 vs 92.2 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 Bethpage Senior High School and Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bethpage and Plainview in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethpage Senior High School: 995. Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School: 1,720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethpage Senior High School and Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School rank in New York?
Bethpage Senior High School is 110th of 1,079 and Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School is 70th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).