Abraham Lincoln High School vs Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 350 m 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
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
619 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln High School Brooklyn, New York | Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,079 | #632 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3800 of 16,910 | #3029 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,210 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 68.0).
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •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 84.3%).
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School is the larger school with 2,210 students compared with 619.
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 Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies ranks higher (71.1 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 Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln High School: 2,210. Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln High School and Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies rank in New York?
Abraham Lincoln High School is 758th of 1,079 and Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is 632nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).