MS 246 Walt Whitman vs Westhampton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 111 km 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
Westhampton Middle School
Westhampton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York | Westhampton Middle School Westhampton Beach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #677 of 785 | #80 of 785 |
| National rank | #12913 of 15,369 | #741 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 71% |
| city | Brooklyn | Westhampton Beach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westhampton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 24.7).
- •Westhampton Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 20%).
- •Westhampton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Westhampton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 86.8%).
- •Westhampton Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.3).
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 Westhampton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westhampton Middle School ranks higher (85.2 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 Westhampton Middle School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Westhampton Beach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Westhampton Middle School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 246 Walt Whitman and Westhampton Middle School rank in New York?
MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 and Westhampton Middle School is 80th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).