Lawrence Senior High School vs Valley Stream South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Senior High School
Cedarhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,229 students
| Measure | Lawrence Senior High School Cedarhurst, New York | Valley Stream South High School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,079 | #307 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2339 of 16,910 | #790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 764 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| city | Cedarhurst | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Stream South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 74.0).
- •Lawrence Senior High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Lawrence Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Valley Stream South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 73%).
- •Valley Stream South High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Valley Stream South High School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 764.
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 Senior High School better than Valley Stream South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Stream South High School ranks higher (83.8 vs 74.0 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 Lawrence Senior High School and Valley Stream South High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cedarhurst and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Senior High School: 764. Valley Stream South High School: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Senior High School and Valley Stream South High School rank in New York?
Lawrence Senior High School is 512th of 1,079 and Valley Stream South High School is 307th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).