John Bowne High School vs Townsend Harris High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 483 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Bowne High School
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,778 students
Townsend Harris High School
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
| Measure | John Bowne High School Flushing, New York | Townsend Harris High School Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #618 of 1,079 | #429 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2925 of 16,910 | #1705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,778 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 99.5% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Townsend Harris High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 71.5).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 87%).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 91%).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 78.8%).
- •John Bowne High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •John Bowne High School is the larger school with 2,778 students compared with 1,342.
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 John Bowne High School better than Townsend Harris High School?
On the Success Index (US), Townsend Harris High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 71.5 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 John Bowne High School and Townsend Harris High School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Bowne High School: 2,778. Townsend Harris High School: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Bowne High School and Townsend Harris High School rank in New York?
John Bowne High School is 618th of 1,079 and Townsend Harris High School is 429th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).