Bedford Academy High School vs Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 696 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Academy High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
338 students
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
| Measure | Bedford Academy High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,079 | #2028 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2067 of 16,910 | #38042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 338 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 30.8).
- •Bedford Academy High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Bedford Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Bedford Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 94.9%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.5).
- •Bedford Academy High School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 178.
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 Bedford Academy High School better than Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford Academy High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 30.8 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 Bedford Academy High School and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Academy High School: 338. Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Academy High School and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker rank in New York?
Bedford Academy High School is 466th of 1,079 and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 2028th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).