Hillcrest High School vs Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 827 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,298 students
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,265 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,079 | #602 of 785 |
| National rank | #3208 of 16,910 | #11510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,298 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 30% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 32.0).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 30%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 41%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 88.1%).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 1,265.
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 Hillcrest High School better than Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 32.0 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 Hillcrest High School and Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 2,298. Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck rank in New York?
Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 and Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).