Jhs 278 Marine Park vs Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 278 Marine Park
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,074 students
| Measure | Jhs 278 Marine Park Brooklyn, New York | Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 785 | #1194 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6195 of 15,369 | #21471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 841 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 63% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 55.3).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on math proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 81.4%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 841.
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 278 Marine Park better than Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 278 Marine Park ranks higher (56.7 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 278 Marine Park and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 278 Marine Park: 841. Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The): 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 278 Marine Park and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 278 Marine Park is 331st 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).