Francis Lewis High School vs Ps 26 Rufus King
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 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 26 Rufus King
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Francis Lewis High School Fresh Meadows, New York | Ps 26 Rufus King Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,079 | #835 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3317 of 16,910 | #14067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 4,573 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 4,573 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 74% |
| 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 66.1).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 74%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 69%).
- •Francis Lewis High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 72.1%).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Francis Lewis High School is the larger school with 4,573 students compared with 548.
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 26 Rufus King?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Lewis High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 66.1 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 Francis Lewis High School and Ps 26 Rufus King?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresh Meadows and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Lewis High School: 4,573. Ps 26 Rufus King: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Lewis High School and Ps 26 Rufus King rank in New York?
Francis Lewis High School is 686th of 1,079 and Ps 26 Rufus King is 835th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).