John Dewey High School vs Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 339 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Dewey High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,209 students
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
| Measure | John Dewey High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,079 | #1367 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3323 of 16,910 | #24633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,209 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 2,209 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 50% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Dewey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 50.8).
- •John Dewey High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •John Dewey High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 50%).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 88.6%).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •John Dewey High School is the larger school with 2,209 students compared with 560.
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 Dewey High School better than Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
On the Success Index (US), John Dewey High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 50.8 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 Dewey High School and Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Dewey High School: 2,209. Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Dewey High School and Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody rank in New York?
John Dewey High School is 689th of 1,079 and Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is 1367th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).