Jhs 50 John D Wells vs Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 464 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
| Measure | Jhs 50 John D Wells Brooklyn, New York | Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 785 | #1641 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10567 of 15,369 | #30056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 36.4).
- •Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.4).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells is the larger school with 388 students compared with 197.
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 50 John D Wells better than Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth ranks higher (42.9 vs 36.4 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 50 John D Wells and Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 50 John D Wells: 388. Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 50 John D Wells and Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth rank in New York?
Jhs 50 John D Wells is 555th of 785 and Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth is 1641st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).