Ps 236 Langston Hughes vs Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 100 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 236 Langston Hughes
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
502 students
| Measure | Ps 236 Langston Hughes Bronx, New York | Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1848 of 2,536 | #943 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #34270 of 50,301 | #6944 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 303 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 36.6).
- •Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 98.3%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is the larger school with 502 students compared with 303.
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 236 Langston Hughes better than Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx ranks higher (55.4 vs 36.6 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 236 Langston Hughes and Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 236 Langston Hughes: 303. Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 236 Langston Hughes and Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx rank in New York?
Ps 236 Langston Hughes is 1848th of 2,536 and Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is 943rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).