Jhs 118 William W Niles vs Jhs 14 Shell Bank
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 118 William W Niles
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
Jhs 14 Shell Bank
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Jhs 118 William W Niles Bronx, New York | Jhs 14 Shell Bank Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 785 | #559 of 785 |
| National rank | #8575 of 15,369 | #10629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 468 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 36.1).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Jhs 14 Shell Bank does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.0).
- •Jhs 14 Shell Bank is the larger school with 469 students compared with 468.
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 Jhs 118 William W Niles better than Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 118 William W Niles ranks higher (45.7 vs 36.1 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 Jhs 118 William W Niles and Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 118 William W Niles: 468. Jhs 14 Shell Bank: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 118 William W Niles and Jhs 14 Shell Bank rank in New York?
Jhs 118 William W Niles is 455th of 785 and Jhs 14 Shell Bank is 559th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).