Emma Lazarus High School vs Ps 124 Yung Wing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 270 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Lazarus High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
Ps 124 Yung Wing
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Emma Lazarus High School New York, New York | Ps 124 Yung Wing New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #598 of 1,079 | #316 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2825 of 16,910 | #4017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 71.9).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 96.4%).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing is the larger school with 453 students compared with 279.
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 Emma Lazarus High School better than Ps 124 Yung Wing?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks higher (81.8 vs 71.9 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 Emma Lazarus High School and Ps 124 Yung Wing?
About 270 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Lazarus High School: 279. Ps 124 Yung Wing: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Lazarus High School and Ps 124 Yung Wing rank in New York?
Emma Lazarus High School is 598th of 1,079 and Ps 124 Yung Wing is 316th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).