Francis Lewis High School vs Ps 162 John Golden
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km 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
Ps 162 John Golden
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Francis Lewis High School Fresh Meadows, New York | Ps 162 John Golden Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,079 | #696 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3317 of 16,910 | #11185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 4,573 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 4,573 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 77% |
| city | Fresh Meadows | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.9 vs 70.2).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 77%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 67%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 72.1%).
- •Ps 162 John Golden does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.6).
- •Francis Lewis High School is the larger school with 4,573 students compared with 441.
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 Ps 162 John Golden?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Francis Lewis High School and Ps 162 John Golden?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fresh Meadows and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Lewis High School: 4,573. Ps 162 John Golden: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Lewis High School and Ps 162 John Golden rank in New York?
Francis Lewis High School is 686th of 1,079 and Ps 162 John Golden is 696th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).