Frederick Douglass Academy vs Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 15 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
619 students
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy New York, New York | Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,079 | #2229 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8282 of 16,910 | #41472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 25.4).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.1).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy is the larger school with 619 students compared with 274.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy better than Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy ranks higher (50.4 vs 25.4 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 Frederick Douglass Academy and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)?
About 15 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619. Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The): 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy is 981st of 1,079 and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) is 2229th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).