Francis Lewis High School vs Jhs 216 George J Ryan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Lewis High School
Fresh Meadows · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,573 students
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
Flushing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,516 students
| Measure | Francis Lewis High School Fresh Meadows, New York | Jhs 216 George J Ryan Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,079 | #232 of 785 |
| National rank | #3317 of 16,910 | #3895 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 4,573 | 1,516 |
| Enrollment | 4,573 | 1,516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 79% |
| city | Fresh Meadows | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Lewis High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.5).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 79%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 76%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 71.6%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Francis Lewis High School is the larger school with 4,573 students compared with 1,516.
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 Francis Lewis High School better than Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Lewis High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 67.5 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 Francis Lewis High School and Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Fresh Meadows and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Lewis High School: 4,573. Jhs 216 George J Ryan: 1,516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Lewis High School and Jhs 216 George J Ryan rank in New York?
Francis Lewis High School is 686th of 1,079 and Jhs 216 George J Ryan is 232nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).