Academy of Arts and Letters vs Bedford Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 728 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Arts and Letters
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
757 students
Bedford Academy High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
338 students
| Measure | Academy of Arts and Letters Brooklyn, New York | Bedford Academy High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 2,536 | #466 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3312 of 50,301 | #2067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 757 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Arts and Letters scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 75.3).
- •Bedford Academy High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Bedford Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 79%).
- •Bedford Academy High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters is the larger school with 757 students compared with 338.
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 Academy of Arts and Letters better than Bedford Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Arts and Letters ranks higher (83.1 vs 75.3 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 Academy of Arts and Letters and Bedford Academy High School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Arts and Letters: 757. Bedford Academy High School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Arts and Letters and Bedford Academy High School rank in New York?
Academy of Arts and Letters is 284th of 2,536 and Bedford Academy High School is 466th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).