Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School vs MS 297
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 383 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School
New York · Charter high · Grades 6–12
324 students
MS 297
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School New York, New York | MS 297 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,079 | #216 of 785 |
| National rank | #9062 of 16,910 | #3536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 297 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 47.5).
- •MS 297 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.0).
- •Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 297.
- •Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School is a charter school while MS 297 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School better than MS 297?
On the Success Index (US), MS 297 ranks higher (69.1 vs 47.5 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 Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School and MS 297?
About 383 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School: 324. MS 297: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School and MS 297 rank in New York?
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School is 1003rd of 1,079 and MS 297 is 216th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).