Hillcrest High School vs Ps 182 Samantha Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 300 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
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York | Ps 182 Samantha Smith Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,079 | #2011 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3208 of 16,910 | #37693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,298 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 32% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 31.3).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 38%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 94.3%).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 810.
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 Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 31.3 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 Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 2,298. Ps 182 Samantha Smith: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Ps 182 Samantha Smith rank in New York?
Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 and Ps 182 Samantha Smith is 2011th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).