Polk Street School vs Valley Stream North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polk Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
Valley Stream North High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Polk Street School Franklin Square, New York | Valley Stream North High School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #438 of 2,536 | #333 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6106 of 50,301 | #919 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 594 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| city | Franklin Square | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Stream North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 78.1).
- •Valley Stream North High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Valley Stream North High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Polk Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 36%).
- •Valley Stream North High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Valley Stream North High School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 594.
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 Polk Street School better than Valley Stream North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Stream North High School ranks higher (82.7 vs 78.1 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 Polk Street School and Valley Stream North High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Franklin Square and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Street School: 594. Valley Stream North High School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Street School and Valley Stream North High School rank in New York?
Polk Street School is 438th of 2,536 and Valley Stream North High School is 333rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).