Jhs 220 John J Pershing vs West Brooklyn Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 746 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
West Brooklyn Community High School
Brooklyn · Public other · Grades 10–11
140 students
| Measure | Jhs 220 John J Pershing Brooklyn, New York | West Brooklyn Community High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #395 of 785 | – |
| National rank | #7342 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 10–11 |
| Students | 1,257 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 64.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Brooklyn Community High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 59%).
- •West Brooklyn Community High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 45%).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 92.9%).
- •West Brooklyn Community High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.3).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 140.
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 West Brooklyn Community High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jhs 220 John J Pershing and West Brooklyn Community High School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing: 1,257. West Brooklyn Community High School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 220 John J Pershing and West Brooklyn Community High School rank in New York?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing is 395th of 785 and West Brooklyn Community High School is unranked among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).