New Dawn Charter High School II vs Ps 182 Samantha Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Dawn Charter High School II
Jamaica · Charter high · Grades 9–12
375 students
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
| Measure | New Dawn Charter High School II Jamaica, New York | Ps 182 Samantha Smith Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,079 | #2011 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16277 of 16,910 | #37693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 375 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 13.6).
- •New Dawn Charter High School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 26.8).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith is the larger school with 810 students compared with 375.
- •New Dawn Charter High School II is a charter school while Ps 182 Samantha Smith is a public 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 New Dawn Charter High School II better than Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 182 Samantha Smith ranks higher (31.3 vs 13.6 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 New Dawn Charter High School II and Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Dawn Charter High School II: 375. Ps 182 Samantha Smith: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Dawn Charter High School II and Ps 182 Samantha Smith rank in New York?
New Dawn Charter High School II is 1078th of 1,079 and Ps 182 Samantha Smith is 2011th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).