Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School vs Richmond Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,841 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Jamaica, New York | Richmond Hill High School Richmond Hill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1139 of 2,536 | #740 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #20414 of 50,301 | #3614 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,841 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 88% |
| city | Jamaica | Richmond Hill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 56.8).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 64%).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 60%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 87.9%).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Richmond Hill High School is the larger school with 1,841 students compared with 558.
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 161 Arthur Ashe School better than Richmond Hill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Hill High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 56.8 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 Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Richmond Hill High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Richmond Hill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558. Richmond Hill High School: 1,841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Richmond Hill High School rank in New York?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 1139th of 2,536 and Richmond Hill High School is 740th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).