Hempstead High School vs Lindenhurst Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 23 km 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
Lindenhurst Senior High School
Lindenhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,868 students
| Measure | Hempstead High School Hempstead, New York | Lindenhurst Senior High School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #898 of 1,079 | #322 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5848 of 16,910 | #852 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,879 | 1,868 |
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 91% |
| city | Hempstead | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 59.8).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 77%).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 68.2%).
- •Lindenhurst Senior High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 28.0).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 1,868.
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 Lindenhurst Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks higher (83.1 vs 59.8 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 Lindenhurst Senior High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead High School: 1,879. Lindenhurst Senior High School: 1,868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead High School and Lindenhurst Senior High School rank in New York?
Hempstead High School is 898th of 1,079 and Lindenhurst Senior High School is 322nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).