Jhs 50 John D Wells vs Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 0 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
Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
247 students
| Measure | Jhs 50 John D Wells Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 785 | #1788 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10567 of 15,369 | #33119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 388 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 36.4).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 85.1%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells is the larger school with 388 students compared with 247.
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg ranks higher (38.3 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 Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 50 John D Wells: 388. Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 50 John D Wells and Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg rank in New York?
Jhs 50 John D Wells is 555th of 785 and Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg is 1788th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).