Brentwood High School vs Francis Lewis High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood High School
Brentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,816 students
Francis Lewis High School
Fresh Meadows · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,573 students
| Measure | Brentwood High School Brentwood, New York | Francis Lewis High School Fresh Meadows, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,079 | #686 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3121 of 16,910 | #3317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 4,816 | 4,573 |
| Enrollment | 4,816 | 4,573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 99.5% |
| city | Brentwood | Fresh Meadows |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.7 vs 69.9).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 91%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 90%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 80.8%).
- •Brentwood High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.6).
- •Brentwood High School is the larger school with 4,816 students compared with 4,573.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Brentwood High School better than Francis Lewis 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 Brentwood High School and Francis Lewis High School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Fresh Meadows in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood High School: 4,816. Francis Lewis High School: 4,573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood High School and Francis Lewis High School rank in New York?
Brentwood High School is 647th of 1,079 and Francis Lewis High School is 686th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).