Polk Street School vs West Hempstead Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 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
West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead · Public high · Grades 7–12
806 students
| Measure | Polk Street School Franklin Square, New York | West Hempstead Secondary School West Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #438 of 2,536 | #161 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6106 of 50,301 | #230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 594 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 97.5% |
| city | Franklin Square | West Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hempstead Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 78.1).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 65%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Polk Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 33%).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •West Hempstead Secondary School is the larger school with 806 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 West Hempstead Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hempstead Secondary School ranks higher (90.2 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 West Hempstead Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Franklin Square and West Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Street School: 594. West Hempstead Secondary School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Street School and West Hempstead Secondary School rank in New York?
Polk Street School is 438th of 2,536 and West Hempstead Secondary School is 161st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).