Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne vs Ps 26 Rufus King
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,104 students
Ps 26 Rufus King
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Bayside, New York | Ps 26 Rufus King Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 785 | #835 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2634 of 15,369 | #14067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,104 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Bayside | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 66.1).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 72.1%).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 548.
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 Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne better than Ps 26 Rufus King?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks higher (73.5 vs 66.1 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 Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ps 26 Rufus King?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne: 1,104. Ps 26 Rufus King: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ps 26 Rufus King rank in New York?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is 178th of 785 and Ps 26 Rufus King is 835th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).