Ps 182 Samantha Smith vs Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 212 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
544 students
| Measure | Ps 182 Samantha Smith Jamaica, New York | Young Women's Leadership School-Queens Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2011 of 2,536 | #796 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #37693 of 50,301 | #4187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 810 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 31.3).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 38%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 94.3%).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith is the larger school with 810 students compared with 544.
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 182 Samantha Smith better than Young Women's Leadership School-Queens?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's Leadership School-Queens ranks higher (66.5 vs 31.3 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 182 Samantha Smith and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 182 Samantha Smith: 810. Young Women's Leadership School-Queens: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 182 Samantha Smith and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens rank in New York?
Ps 182 Samantha Smith is 2011th of 2,536 and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens is 796th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).