George Washington School vs H Frank Carey High 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 Washington School
West Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 4–6
340 students
H Frank Carey High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,644 students
| Measure | George Washington School West Hempstead, New York | H Frank Carey High School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #413 of 785 | #288 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #7766 of 15,369 | #700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 340 | 1,644 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 1,644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 86% |
| city | West Hempstead | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H Frank Carey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 49.4).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 39%).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 37%).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 33.2%).
- •George Washington School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •H Frank Carey High School is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 340.
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 Washington School better than H Frank Carey High School?
On the Success Index (US), H Frank Carey High School ranks higher (84.4 vs 49.4 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 Washington School and H Frank Carey High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Hempstead and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington School: 340. H Frank Carey High School: 1,644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington School and H Frank Carey High School rank in New York?
George Washington School is 413th of 785 and H Frank Carey High School is 288th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).