Denton Avenue School vs Herricks High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Avenue School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
Herricks High School
New Hyde Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
| Measure | Denton Avenue School New Hyde Park, New York | Herricks High School New Hyde Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #103 of 2,536 | #108 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #747 of 50,301 | #129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 599 | 1,535 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 1,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 99.5% |
| city | New Hyde Park | New Hyde Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herricks High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 90.1).
- •Herricks High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 86%).
- •Herricks High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 80%).
- •Denton Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 23.8%).
- •Herricks High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Herricks High School is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 599.
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 Denton Avenue School better than Herricks High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herricks High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 90.1 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 Denton Avenue School and Herricks High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and New Hyde Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Avenue School: 599. Herricks High School: 1,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Avenue School and Herricks High School rank in New York?
Denton Avenue School is 103rd of 2,536 and Herricks High School is 108th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).