High School 560 City-As-School vs MS 297
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 261 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School 560 City-As-School
New York · Public high · Grades 11–12
478 students
MS 297
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | High School 560 City-As-School New York, New York | MS 297 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,079 | #216 of 785 |
| National rank | #3182 of 16,910 | #3536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School 560 City-As-School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 69.1).
- •High School 560 City-As-School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •High School 560 City-As-School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •MS 297 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 78.5%).
- •MS 297 does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.2).
- •High School 560 City-As-School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 297.
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 High School 560 City-As-School better than MS 297?
On the Success Index (US), High School 560 City-As-School ranks higher (70.5 vs 69.1 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 High School 560 City-As-School and MS 297?
About 261 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School 560 City-As-School: 478. MS 297: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School 560 City-As-School and MS 297 rank in New York?
High School 560 City-As-School is 661st of 1,079 and MS 297 is 216th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).