Herricks High School vs Meadow Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herricks High School
New Hyde Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
Meadow Drive School
Albertson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
309 students
| Measure | Herricks High School New Hyde Park, New York | Meadow Drive School Albertson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,079 | #534 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #129 of 16,910 | #8087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,535 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 1,535 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | – |
| city | New Hyde Park | Albertson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herricks High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 74.8).
- •Meadow Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 23.8%).
- •Herricks High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Herricks High School is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 309.
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 Herricks High School better than Meadow Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Herricks High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 74.8 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 Herricks High School and Meadow Drive School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and Albertson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herricks High School: 1,535. Meadow Drive School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herricks High School and Meadow Drive School rank in New York?
Herricks High School is 108th of 1,079 and Meadow Drive School is 534th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).