Glen Cove High School vs Locust Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Cove High School
Glen Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
Locust Valley High School
Locust Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
| Measure | Glen Cove High School Glen Cove, New York | Locust Valley High School Locust Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,079 | #60 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1580 of 16,910 | #66 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,060 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 97.5% |
| city | Glen Cove | Locust Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 78.0).
- •Locust Valley High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 88%).
- •Locust Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 89%).
- •Locust Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 58.4%).
- •Locust Valley High School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.8).
- •Glen Cove High School is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 583.
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 Glen Cove High School better than Locust Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Valley High School ranks higher (94.6 vs 78.0 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 Glen Cove High School and Locust Valley High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Cove and Locust Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Cove High School: 1,060. Locust Valley High School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Cove High School and Locust Valley High School rank in New York?
Glen Cove High School is 413th of 1,079 and Locust Valley High School is 60th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).