Forest Road School vs Valley Stream South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 367 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,229 students
| Measure | Forest Road School Valley Stream, New York | Valley Stream South High School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #347 of 2,536 | #307 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4530 of 50,301 | #790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 332 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| city | Valley Stream | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Stream South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 80.8).
- •Valley Stream South High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Valley Stream South High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Forest Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 37.6%).
- •Forest Road School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •Valley Stream South High School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 332.
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 Forest Road School better than Valley Stream South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Stream South High School ranks higher (83.8 vs 80.8 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 Forest Road School and Valley Stream South High School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Road School: 332. Valley Stream South High School: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Road School and Valley Stream South High School rank in New York?
Forest Road School is 347th of 2,536 and Valley Stream South High School is 307th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).