Akron High School vs Bronx High School for Medical Science
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 450 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akron High School
Akron · Public high · Grades 9–12
389 students
Bronx High School for Medical Science
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
390 students
| Measure | Akron High School Akron, New York | Bronx High School for Medical Science Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,079 | #998 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #281 of 16,910 | #8877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 389 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| city | Akron | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Akron High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 48.1).
- •Akron High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Akron High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Akron High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 94.1%).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science is the larger school with 390 students compared with 389.
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 Akron High School better than Bronx High School for Medical Science?
On the Success Index (US), Akron High School ranks higher (89.3 vs 48.1 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 Akron High School and Bronx High School for Medical Science?
About 450 km in a straight line, between Akron and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akron High School: 389. Bronx High School for Medical Science: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akron High School and Bronx High School for Medical Science rank in New York?
Akron High School is 185th of 1,079 and Bronx High School for Medical Science is 998th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).