Ps 160 William T Sampson vs West Brooklyn Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 160 William T Sampson
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
965 students
West Brooklyn Community High School
Brooklyn · Public other · Grades 10–11
140 students
| Measure | Ps 160 William T Sampson Brooklyn, New York | West Brooklyn Community High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #904 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #15398 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–11 |
| Students | 965 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 64.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson does better on math proficiency (78% vs 64.5%).
- •West Brooklyn Community High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •West Brooklyn Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 97%).
- •West Brooklyn Community High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson is the larger school with 965 students compared with 140.
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 Ps 160 William T Sampson better than West Brooklyn Community High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 160 William T Sampson and West Brooklyn Community High School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 160 William T Sampson: 965. West Brooklyn Community High School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 160 William T Sampson and West Brooklyn Community High School rank in New York?
Ps 160 William T Sampson is 904th of 2,536 and West Brooklyn Community High School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).