George Washington School vs West Hempstead Secondary 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
West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead · Public high · Grades 7–12
806 students
| Measure | George Washington School West Hempstead, New York | West Hempstead Secondary School West Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #413 of 785 | #161 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #7766 of 15,369 | #230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 340 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 97.5% |
| city | West Hempstead | West Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hempstead Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 49.4).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 39%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 33.2%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School is the larger school with 806 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 West Hempstead Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hempstead Secondary School ranks higher (90.2 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 West Hempstead Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Hempstead and West Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington School: 340. West Hempstead Secondary School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington School and West Hempstead Secondary School rank in New York?
George Washington School is 413th of 785 and West Hempstead Secondary School is 161st of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).