Half Hollow Hills High School West vs Vanderbilt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Half Hollow Hills High School West
Dix Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
Vanderbilt Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
708 students
| Measure | Half Hollow Hills High School West Dix Hills, New York | Vanderbilt Elementary School Dix Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,079 | #450 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #95 of 16,910 | #6346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,028 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 71% |
| city | Dix Hills | Dix Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 77.7).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on math proficiency (98% vs 71%).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 63%).
- •Vanderbilt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 29.2%).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Half Hollow Hills High School West is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 708.
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 Half Hollow Hills High School West better than Vanderbilt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks higher (93.2 vs 77.7 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 Half Hollow Hills High School West and Vanderbilt Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dix Hills and Dix Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Half Hollow Hills High School West: 1,028. Vanderbilt Elementary School: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Half Hollow Hills High School West and Vanderbilt Elementary School rank in New York?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is 83rd of 1,079 and Vanderbilt Elementary School is 450th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).