Lawrence Road Middle School vs William S Covert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Road Middle School
Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
William S Covert School
South Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
| Measure | Lawrence Road Middle School Hempstead, New York | William S Covert School South Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #539 of 785 | #62 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10370 of 15,369 | #416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 623 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 82% |
| city | Hempstead | South Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S Covert School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 37.5).
- •William S Covert School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •William S Covert School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •William S Covert School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 65.3%).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.0).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 286.
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 Lawrence Road Middle School better than William S Covert School?
On the Success Index (US), William S Covert School ranks higher (92.0 vs 37.5 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 Lawrence Road Middle School and William S Covert School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and South Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Road Middle School: 623. William S Covert School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Road Middle School and William S Covert School rank in New York?
Lawrence Road Middle School is 539th of 785 and William S Covert School is 62nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).