James Madison High School vs Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 921 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 255 Barbara Reing School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
| Measure | James Madison High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 255 Barbara Reing School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 1,079 | #1020 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3322 of 16,910 | #17679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,983 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 3,983 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 68% |
| 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 60.8).
- •James Madison High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 68%).
- •James Madison High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 54%).
- •James Madison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 81.5%).
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
- •James Madison High School is the larger school with 3,983 students compared with 800.
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 255 Barbara Reing School?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 60.8 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 James Madison High School and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison High School: 3,983. Ps 255 Barbara Reing School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison High School and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School rank in New York?
James Madison High School is 688th of 1,079 and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is 1020th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).