Ps 194 Countee Cullen vs Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 505 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 194 Countee Cullen
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
144 students
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Ps 194 Countee Cullen New York, New York | Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2524 of 2,536 | #2229 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #48654 of 50,301 | #41472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 12.6).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 100%).
- •Ps 194 Countee Cullen does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.5).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 144.
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 194 Countee Cullen better than Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) ranks higher (25.4 vs 12.6 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 Ps 194 Countee Cullen and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)?
About 505 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 194 Countee Cullen: 144. Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The): 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 194 Countee Cullen and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 194 Countee Cullen is 2524th of 2,536 and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) is 2229th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).