Hempstead High School vs Joseph McNeil School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 826 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead High School
Hempstead · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,879 students
Joseph McNeil School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
359 students
| Measure | Hempstead High School Hempstead, New York | Joseph McNeil School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #898 of 1,079 | #2346 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5848 of 16,910 | #43788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 1,879 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 21.7).
- •Hempstead High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Joseph McNeil School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 68.2%).
- •Joseph McNeil School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 28.0).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 359.
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 Hempstead High School better than Joseph McNeil School?
On the Success Index (US), Hempstead High School ranks higher (59.8 vs 21.7 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 Hempstead High School and Joseph McNeil School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead High School: 1,879. Joseph McNeil School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead High School and Joseph McNeil School rank in New York?
Hempstead High School is 898th of 1,079 and Joseph McNeil School is 2346th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).