Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham vs Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,074 students
| Measure | Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham Brooklyn, New York | Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 785 | #1194 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5315 of 15,369 | #21471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,447 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 55.3).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 82.9%).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 1,074.
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 234 Arthur W Cunningham better than Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.3 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham: 1,447. Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The): 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is 281st of 785 and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is 1194th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).