James Madison High School vs Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 426 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,983 students
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,074 students
| Measure | James Madison High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 1,079 | #1194 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3322 of 16,910 | #21471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,983 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 3,983 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 63% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 55.3).
- •James Madison High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 63%).
- •James Madison High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 55%).
- •James Madison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 81.4%).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •James Madison High School is the larger school with 3,983 students compared with 1,074.
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 James Madison High School better than Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 55.3 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 James Madison High School and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison High School: 3,983. Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The): 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison High School and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) rank in New York?
James Madison High School is 688th of 1,079 and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is 1194th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).