Covert Avenue School vs H Frank Carey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covert Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
646 students
H Frank Carey High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,644 students
| Measure | Covert Avenue School Elmont, New York | H Frank Carey High School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #714 of 2,536 | #288 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11588 of 50,301 | #700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 646 | 1,644 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 86% |
| city | Elmont | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H Frank Carey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 69.6).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 55.4%).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •H Frank Carey High School is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 646.
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 Covert Avenue School better than H Frank Carey High School?
On the Success Index (US), H Frank Carey High School ranks higher (84.4 vs 69.6 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 Covert Avenue School and H Frank Carey High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covert Avenue School: 646. H Frank Carey High School: 1,644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covert Avenue School and H Frank Carey High School rank in New York?
Covert Avenue School is 714th of 2,536 and H Frank Carey High School is 288th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).