Benjamin Banneker Academy vs DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 622 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 7–12
132 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Academy Brooklyn, New York | DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,079 | #1038 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2849 of 16,910 | #11138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 854 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 39.2).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 92.4%).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 15.3).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy is the larger school with 854 students compared with 132.
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 Benjamin Banneker Academy better than DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 39.2 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 Benjamin Banneker Academy and DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Academy: 854. DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Academy and DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts rank in New York?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is 601st of 1,079 and DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is 1038th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).