Gotham Professional Arts Academy vs Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 360 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
219 students
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
782 students
| Measure | Gotham Professional Arts Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,079 | #703 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10579 of 16,910 | #11411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 219 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 41.5).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 84.5%).
- •Gotham Professional Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.3).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is the larger school with 782 students compared with 219.
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 Gotham Professional Arts Academy better than Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) ranks higher (69.9 vs 41.5 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 Gotham Professional Arts Academy and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy: 219. Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The): 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gotham Professional Arts Academy and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) rank in New York?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 1029th of 1,079 and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is 703rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).