Harry S Truman High School vs Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 111 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry S Truman High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students
Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Harry S Truman High School Bronx, New York | Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,079 | #2058 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2860 of 16,910 | #38712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,650 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 22% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S Truman High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 29.8).
- •Harry S Truman High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 22%).
- •Harry S Truman High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 33%).
- •Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Harry S Truman High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 334.
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 Harry S Truman High School better than Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S Truman High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 29.8 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 Harry S Truman High School and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman?
About 111 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry S Truman High School: 1,650. Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry S Truman High School and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman rank in New York?
Harry S Truman High School is 603rd of 1,079 and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman is 2058th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).