James Monroe Upper School vs West Hempstead Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 425 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Upper School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
809 students
West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead · Public high · Grades 7–12
806 students
| Measure | James Monroe Upper School Rochester, New York | West Hempstead Secondary School West Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1061 of 1,079 | #161 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12886 of 16,910 | #230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 809 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 97.5% |
| city | Rochester | West Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hempstead Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 32.0).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 30%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 30%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 88.1%).
- •James Monroe Upper School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •James Monroe Upper School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 806.
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 James Monroe Upper School better than West Hempstead Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hempstead Secondary School ranks higher (90.2 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 James Monroe Upper School and West Hempstead Secondary School?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Rochester and West Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Upper School: 809. West Hempstead Secondary School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Upper School and West Hempstead Secondary School rank in New York?
James Monroe Upper School is 1061st of 1,079 and West Hempstead Secondary School is 161st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).