Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 vs Voyages Prep-South Queens
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.
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
Voyages Prep-South Queens
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
217 students
| Measure | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica, New York | Voyages Prep-South Queens Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 785 | #814 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #13301 of 15,369 | #4316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 329 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 77% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Voyages Prep-South Queens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 22.6).
- •Voyages Prep-South Queens does better on math proficiency (77% vs 13%).
- •Voyages Prep-South Queens does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •Voyages Prep-South Queens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Voyages Prep-South Queens does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is the larger school with 329 students compared with 217.
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 Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 better than Voyages Prep-South Queens?
On the Success Index (US), Voyages Prep-South Queens ranks higher (65.9 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 Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Voyages Prep-South Queens?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72: 329. Voyages Prep-South Queens: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Voyages Prep-South Queens rank in New York?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 704th of 785 and Voyages Prep-South Queens is 814th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).