Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School vs Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School
Berne · Public high · Grades 7–12
311 students
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
311 students
| Measure | Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School Berne, New York | Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 1,079 | #874 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3223 of 16,910 | #5218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| city | Berne | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 62.2).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 86.8%).
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.1).
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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School better than Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
On the Success Index (US), Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 62.2 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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School and Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Berne and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School: 311. Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School and Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School rank in New York?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School is 667th of 1,079 and Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is 874th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).