George W Hewlett High School vs William L Buck School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 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
William L Buck School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | George W Hewlett High School Hewlett, New York | William L Buck School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 1,079 | #818 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #72 of 16,910 | #13616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,051 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 57% |
| 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 66.8).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 57%).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 52%).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 36%).
- •George W Hewlett High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •George W Hewlett High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 303.
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 William L Buck School?
On the Success Index (US), George W Hewlett High School ranks higher (94.2 vs 66.8 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 William L Buck School?
About 1.6 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. William L Buck School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W Hewlett High School and William L Buck School rank in New York?
George W Hewlett High School is 65th of 1,079 and William L Buck School is 818th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).