Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham vs Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 57 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 255 Barbara Reing School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
| Measure | Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham Brooklyn, New York | Ps 255 Barbara Reing School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 785 | #1020 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5315 of 15,369 | #17679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,447 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.8 vs 60.8).
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 82.9%).
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 800.
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 255 Barbara Reing 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
About 57 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 255 Barbara Reing School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School rank in New York?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is 281st of 785 and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is 1020th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).