Jhs 14 Shell Bank vs Jhs 278 Marine Park
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 14 Shell Bank
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
Jhs 278 Marine Park
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Jhs 14 Shell Bank Brooklyn, New York | Jhs 278 Marine Park Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 785 | #331 of 785 |
| National rank | #10629 of 15,369 | #6195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 36.1).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 91.7%).
- •Jhs 14 Shell Bank does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.5).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park is the larger school with 841 students compared with 469.
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 14 Shell Bank better than Jhs 278 Marine Park?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 278 Marine Park ranks higher (56.7 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 14 Shell Bank and Jhs 278 Marine Park?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank: 469. Jhs 278 Marine Park: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 14 Shell Bank and Jhs 278 Marine Park rank in New York?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank is 559th of 785 and Jhs 278 Marine Park is 331st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).