Jhs 123 James M Kiernan vs Ps 195
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 716 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 123 James M Kiernan
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
Ps 195
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
| Measure | Jhs 123 James M Kiernan Bronx, New York | Ps 195 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 785 | #2317 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12655 of 15,369 | #43102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 123 James M Kiernan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 22.8).
- •Jhs 123 James M Kiernan does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Jhs 123 James M Kiernan does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Ps 195 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 95.3%).
- •Jhs 123 James M Kiernan does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.5).
- •Ps 195 is the larger school with 713 students compared with 466.
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 123 James M Kiernan better than Ps 195?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 123 James M Kiernan ranks higher (26.1 vs 22.8 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 Jhs 123 James M Kiernan and Ps 195?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 123 James M Kiernan: 466. Ps 195: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 123 James M Kiernan and Ps 195 rank in New York?
Jhs 123 James M Kiernan is 671st of 785 and Ps 195 is 2317th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).