Farmingdale Senior High School vs Howitt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmingdale Senior High School
Farmingdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,704 students
Howitt School
Farmingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Farmingdale Senior High School Farmingdale, New York | Howitt School Farmingdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,079 | #210 of 785 |
| National rank | #173 of 16,910 | #3431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,704 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 63% |
| city | Farmingdale | Farmingdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmingdale Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 69.6).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 63%).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 27.8%).
- •Howitt School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.2).
- •Farmingdale Senior High School is the larger school with 1,704 students compared with 1,180.
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 Farmingdale Senior High School better than Howitt School?
On the Success Index (US), Farmingdale Senior High School ranks higher (91.3 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 Farmingdale Senior High School and Howitt School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Farmingdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmingdale Senior High School: 1,704. Howitt School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmingdale Senior High School and Howitt School rank in New York?
Farmingdale Senior High School is 137th of 1,079 and Howitt School is 210th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).