Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) vs Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12
Bronx · Charter middle · Grades 5–5
94 students
| Measure | Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) Bronx, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 785 | #617 of 785 |
| National rank | #10506 of 15,369 | #11756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–5 |
| Students | 778 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 30.9).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 85.9%).
- •Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) is the larger school with 778 students compared with 94.
- •Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 127 Castle Hill (The) better than Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) ranks higher (36.7 vs 30.9 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 127 Castle Hill (The) and Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The): 778. Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) and Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 rank in New York?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (The) is 547th of 785 and Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 is 617th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).