Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson vs Ps 96
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 728 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 96
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
| Measure | Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson South Ozone Park, New York | Ps 96 South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 785 | #1149 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12471 of 15,369 | #20611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 826 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| city | South Ozone Park | South Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 96 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 27.1).
- •Ps 96 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Ps 96 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Ps 96 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 91.5%).
- •Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is the larger school with 826 students compared with 310.
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 96?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 96 ranks higher (56.5 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 96?
About 728 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 96: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson and Ps 96 rank in New York?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is 660th of 785 and Ps 96 is 1149th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).