Howell Road School vs Valley Stream Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
599 students
Valley Stream Central High School
Valley Stream · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,121 students
| Measure | Howell Road School Valley Stream, New York | Valley Stream Central High School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #681 of 2,536 | #287 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11014 of 50,301 | #693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 599 | 1,121 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 1,121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 99.5% |
| city | Valley Stream | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Stream Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 70.4).
- •Valley Stream Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 65%).
- •Valley Stream Central High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 57%).
- •Howell Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 44.1%).
- •Valley Stream Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Valley Stream Central High School is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 599.
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 Howell Road School better than Valley Stream Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Stream Central High School ranks higher (84.5 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 Howell Road School and Valley Stream Central High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Road School: 599. Valley Stream Central High School: 1,121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Road School and Valley Stream Central High School rank in New York?
Howell Road School is 681st of 2,536 and Valley Stream Central High School is 287th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).