H Frank Carey High School vs Homestead 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.
H Frank Carey High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,644 students
Homestead School
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
205 students
| Measure | H Frank Carey High School Franklin Square, New York | Homestead School Garden City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,079 | #435 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #700 of 16,910 | #6089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 1,644 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Franklin Square | Garden City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H Frank Carey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 78.1).
- •Homestead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 20.5%).
- •H Frank Carey High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •H Frank Carey High School is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 205.
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 H Frank Carey High School better than Homestead School?
On the Success Index (US), H Frank Carey High School ranks higher (84.4 vs 78.1 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 H Frank Carey High School and Homestead School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Franklin Square and Garden City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H Frank Carey High School: 1,644. Homestead School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H Frank Carey High School and Homestead School rank in New York?
H Frank Carey High School is 288th of 1,079 and Homestead School is 435th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).