Afton Junior/Senior High School vs Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Afton Junior/Senior High School
Afton · Public high · Grades 6–12
219 students
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
219 students
| Measure | Afton Junior/Senior High School Afton, New York | Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,079 | #678 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8683 of 16,910 | #3271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 219 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| city | Afton | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 48.8).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Afton Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 95.9%).
- •Afton Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.0).
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 Afton Junior/Senior High School better than Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 48.8 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 Afton Junior/Senior High School and Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Afton and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Afton Junior/Senior High School: 219. Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Afton Junior/Senior High School and Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School rank in New York?
Afton Junior/Senior High School is 992nd of 1,079 and Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School is 678th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).