Abraham Lincoln High School vs John Dewey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students
John Dewey High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,209 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln High School Brooklyn, New York | John Dewey High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,079 | #689 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3800 of 16,910 | #3323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,210 | 2,209 |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | 2,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Dewey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 68.0).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 88.6%).
- •John Dewey High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School is the larger school with 2,210 students compared with 2,209.
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 Abraham Lincoln High School better than John Dewey High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Dewey High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 68.0 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 Abraham Lincoln High School and John Dewey High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln High School: 2,210. John Dewey High School: 2,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln High School and John Dewey High School rank in New York?
Abraham Lincoln High School is 758th of 1,079 and John Dewey High School is 689th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).