MS 246 Walt Whitman vs Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 383 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
Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
598 students
| Measure | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #677 of 785 | #2174 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12913 of 15,369 | #40811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 357 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 24.7).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 86.8%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush is the larger school with 598 students compared with 357.
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush 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 MS 246 Walt Whitman better than Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush ranks higher (26.4 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 Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 246 Walt Whitman and Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush rank in New York?
MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 and Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush is 2174th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).