George W Hewlett High School vs Valley Stream South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W Hewlett High School
Hewlett · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,229 students
| Measure | George W Hewlett High School Hewlett, New York | Valley Stream South High School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 1,079 | #307 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #72 of 16,910 | #790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,051 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 84% |
| city | Hewlett | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W Hewlett High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 83.8).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 84%).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 84%).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 37.6%).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Valley Stream South High School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 1,051.
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 George W Hewlett High School better than Valley Stream South High School?
On the Success Index (US), George W Hewlett High School ranks higher (94.2 vs 83.8 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 George W Hewlett High School and Valley Stream South High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hewlett and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W Hewlett High School: 1,051. Valley Stream South High School: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W Hewlett High School and Valley Stream South High School rank in New York?
George W Hewlett High School is 65th of 1,079 and Valley Stream South High School is 307th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).