Kings Park High School vs Smithtown High School-West
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Park High School
Kings Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Smithtown High School-West
Smithtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
| Measure | Kings Park High School Kings Park, New York | Smithtown High School-West Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,079 | #21 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #21 of 16,910 | #26 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 823 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 98% |
| city | Kings Park | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (96.4 vs 96.2).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on math proficiency (98% vs 97%).
- •Kings Park High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97%).
- •Kings Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 16.7%).
- •Smithtown High School-West does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 9.9).
- •Smithtown High School-West is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 823.
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 Kings Park High School better than Smithtown High School-West?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kings Park High School and Smithtown High School-West?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kings Park and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Park High School: 823. Smithtown High School-West: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Park High School and Smithtown High School-West rank in New York?
Kings Park High School is 17th of 1,079 and Smithtown High School-West is 21st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).