August Martin High School vs Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 623 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
August Martin High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
| Measure | August Martin High School Jamaica, New York | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,079 | #704 of 785 |
| National rank | #2174 of 16,910 | #13301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 643 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 13% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •August Martin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 22.6).
- •August Martin High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 13%).
- •August Martin High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 25%).
- •August Martin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 87.5%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •August Martin High School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 329.
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 August Martin High School better than Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
On the Success Index (US), August Martin High School ranks higher (74.8 vs 22.6 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 August Martin High School and Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
August Martin High School: 643. Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do August Martin High School and Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 rank in New York?
August Martin High School is 481st of 1,079 and Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 704th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).