Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson vs Ps 121
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson
South Ozone Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
Ps 121
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson South Ozone Park, New York | Ps 121 South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 785 | #903 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12471 of 15,369 | #15397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 826 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 75% |
| city | South Ozone Park | South Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 121 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 27.1).
- •Ps 121 does better on math proficiency (75% vs 26%).
- •Ps 121 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •Ps 121 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 91.5%).
- •Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.7).
- •Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is the larger school with 826 students compared with 750.
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 226 Virgil I Grisson better than Ps 121?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 121 ranks higher (64.1 vs 27.1 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 226 Virgil I Grisson and Ps 121?
About 952 m in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and South Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson: 826. Ps 121: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson and Ps 121 rank in New York?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is 660th of 785 and Ps 121 is 903rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).