Huntington High School vs Walt Whitman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington High School
Huntington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students
Walt Whitman High School
Huntington Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
| Measure | Huntington High School Huntington, New York | Walt Whitman High School Huntington Station, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,079 | #299 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1107 of 16,910 | #746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,363 | 1,939 |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 1,939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 97% |
| city | Huntington | Huntington Station |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Whitman High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 81.1).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 94%).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •Walt Whitman High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 55.2%).
- •Huntington High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Walt Whitman High School is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 1,363.
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 Huntington High School better than Walt Whitman High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Whitman High School ranks higher (84.1 vs 81.1 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 Huntington High School and Walt Whitman High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Huntington and Huntington Station in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntington High School: 1,363. Walt Whitman High School: 1,939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntington High School and Walt Whitman High School rank in New York?
Huntington High School is 367th of 1,079 and Walt Whitman High School is 299th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).