Columbia Secondary School vs Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 118 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
714 students
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Columbia Secondary School New York, New York | Ps 36 Margaret Douglas New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,079 | #1904 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #884 of 16,910 | #35409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 714 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 34.8).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 32%).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 37%).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 36 Margaret Douglas does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.5).
- •Columbia Secondary School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 272.
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 Columbia Secondary School better than Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Secondary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 34.8 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 Columbia Secondary School and Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
About 118 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Secondary School: 714. Ps 36 Margaret Douglas: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Secondary School and Ps 36 Margaret Douglas rank in New York?
Columbia Secondary School is 328th of 1,079 and Ps 36 Margaret Douglas is 1904th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).