Denton Avenue School vs Herricks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 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 Middle School
Albertson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
| Measure | Denton Avenue School New Hyde Park, New York | Herricks Middle School Albertson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #103 of 2,536 | #18 of 785 |
| National rank | #747 of 50,301 | #128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| city | New Hyde Park | Albertson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herricks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 90.1).
- •Denton Avenue School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Herricks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Denton Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 21.4%).
- •Herricks Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Herricks Middle School is the larger school with 1,094 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Herricks Middle School ranks higher (93.0 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 Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and Albertson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Avenue School: 599. Herricks Middle School: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Avenue School and Herricks Middle School rank in New York?
Denton Avenue School is 103rd of 2,536 and Herricks Middle School is 18th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).