John Adams High School vs Ps 63 Old South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 850 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams High School
Ozone Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,400 students
Ps 63 Old South
Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
| Measure | John Adams High School Ozone Park, New York | Ps 63 Old South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 1,079 | #1481 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2830 of 16,910 | #26686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,400 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 2,400 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 54% |
| city | Ozone Park | Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 47.7).
- •John Adams High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 54%).
- •John Adams High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 46%).
- •Ps 63 Old South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 84%).
- •John Adams High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •John Adams High School is the larger school with 2,400 students compared with 957.
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 John Adams High School better than Ps 63 Old South?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams High School ranks higher (71.9 vs 47.7 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 John Adams High School and Ps 63 Old South?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Ozone Park and Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams High School: 2,400. Ps 63 Old South: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams High School and Ps 63 Old South rank in New York?
John Adams High School is 599th of 1,079 and Ps 63 Old South is 1481st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).