Jhs 220 John J Pershing vs Ps 169 Sunset Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 583 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,257 students
Ps 169 Sunset Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
755 students
| Measure | Jhs 220 John J Pershing Brooklyn, New York | Ps 169 Sunset Park Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 785 | #1723 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7342 of 15,369 | #32015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,257 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 39.9).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 96.4%).
- •Ps 169 Sunset Park does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.3).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 755.
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 220 John J Pershing better than Ps 169 Sunset Park?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 220 John J Pershing ranks higher (51.4 vs 39.9 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 220 John J Pershing and Ps 169 Sunset Park?
About 583 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing: 1,257. Ps 169 Sunset Park: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 220 John J Pershing and Ps 169 Sunset Park rank in New York?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing is 395th of 785 and Ps 169 Sunset Park is 1723rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).