Hillcrest High School vs Monroe-Woodbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 74 km 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
Monroe-Woodbury High School
Central Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,285 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York | Monroe-Woodbury High School Central Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,079 | #258 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3208 of 16,910 | #561 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,298 | 2,285 |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | 2,285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 98% |
| city | Jamaica | Central Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe-Woodbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 70.4).
- •Monroe-Woodbury High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 90%).
- •Monroe-Woodbury High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 93%).
- •Monroe-Woodbury High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 85.9%).
- •Monroe-Woodbury High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 2,285.
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 Monroe-Woodbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe-Woodbury High School ranks higher (85.9 vs 70.4 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 Monroe-Woodbury High School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Central Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 2,298. Monroe-Woodbury High School: 2,285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Monroe-Woodbury High School rank in New York?
Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 and Monroe-Woodbury High School is 258th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).