Serving 1,322 students in grades 9-12, Great Neck South High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Great Neck South High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Neck South High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Great Neck South High School is ranked #19 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Great Neck South High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Neck South High School?
The graduation rate of Great Neck South High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Great Neck South High School?
1,322 students attend Great Neck South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Great Neck South High School students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Neck South High School?
Great Neck South High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Neck South High School offer ?
Great Neck South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Neck South High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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