John Jay School for Law vs Ps 39 Henry Bristow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 341 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay School for Law
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | John Jay School for Law Brooklyn, New York | Ps 39 Henry Bristow Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #619 of 1,079 | #59 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2926 of 16,910 | #402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 71.5).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •John Jay School for Law is the larger school with 450 students compared with 365.
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 Jay School for Law better than Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 39 Henry Bristow ranks higher (92.1 vs 71.5 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 Jay School for Law and Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay School for Law: 450. Ps 39 Henry Bristow: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay School for Law and Ps 39 Henry Bristow rank in New York?
John Jay School for Law is 619th of 1,079 and Ps 39 Henry Bristow is 59th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).