Frank McCourt High School vs MS 243 Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 104 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank McCourt High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
407 students
MS 243 Center School
New York · Public middle · Grades 5–8
246 students
| Measure | Frank McCourt High School New York, New York | MS 243 Center School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #441 of 1,079 | #28 of 785 |
| National rank | #1783 of 16,910 | #206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 407 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 243 Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 76.8).
- •Frank McCourt High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Frank McCourt High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 91%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 69%).
- •Frank McCourt High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Frank McCourt High School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 246.
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 Frank McCourt High School better than MS 243 Center School?
On the Success Index (US), MS 243 Center School ranks higher (91.3 vs 76.8 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 Frank McCourt High School and MS 243 Center School?
About 104 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank McCourt High School: 407. MS 243 Center School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank McCourt High School and MS 243 Center School rank in New York?
Frank McCourt High School is 441st of 1,079 and MS 243 Center School is 28th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).