DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts vs Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 433 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 7–12
132 students
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
112 students
| Measure | DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York | Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,079 | #2513 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11138 of 16,910 | #48145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 132 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 13.9).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.4%).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 5.9).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is the larger school with 132 students compared with 112.
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 DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts better than Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
On the Success Index (US), DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts ranks higher (39.2 vs 13.9 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 DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts and Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts: 132. Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts and Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford rank in New York?
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is 1038th of 1,079 and Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford is 2513th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).