David Paterson School vs Hempstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Paterson School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
Hempstead High School
Hempstead · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,879 students
| Measure | David Paterson School Hempstead, New York | Hempstead High School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 2,536 | #898 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #37203 of 50,301 | #5848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 388 | 1,879 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 1,879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 77% |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 32.0).
- •Hempstead High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 86.6%).
- •David Paterson School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 28.0).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 388.
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 David Paterson School better than Hempstead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hempstead High School ranks higher (59.8 vs 32.0 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 David Paterson School and Hempstead High School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Paterson School: 388. Hempstead High School: 1,879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Paterson School and Hempstead High School rank in New York?
David Paterson School is 1989th of 2,536 and Hempstead High School is 898th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).