MS 246 Walt Whitman vs Ps 181
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 599 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 246 Walt Whitman
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
Ps 181
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
568 students
| Measure | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York | Ps 181 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #677 of 785 | #2192 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12913 of 15,369 | #41018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 357 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 181 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 24.7).
- •Ps 181 does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Ps 181 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Ps 181 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Ps 181 is the larger school with 568 students compared with 357.
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 MS 246 Walt Whitman better than Ps 181?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 181 ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.7 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 MS 246 Walt Whitman and Ps 181?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Ps 181: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 246 Walt Whitman and Ps 181 rank in New York?
MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 and Ps 181 is 2192nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).