Boys and Girls High School vs Nelson Mandela High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boys and Girls High School
Brooklyn Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
353 students
Nelson Mandela High School
Brooklyn Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
138 students
| Measure | Boys and Girls High School Brooklyn, New York | Nelson Mandela High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,079 | #743 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2662 of 16,910 | #3656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades 9β12 |
| Students | 353 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Boys and Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 68.6).
- β’Nelson Mandela High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- β’Boys and Girls High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84.5%).
- β’Boys and Girls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 93.5%).
- β’Nelson Mandela High School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 9.5).
- β’Boys and Girls High School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 138.
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 Boys and Girls High School better than Nelson Mandela High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boys and Girls High School ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.6 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 Boys and Girls High School and Nelson Mandela High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boys and Girls High School: 353. Nelson Mandela High School: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boys and Girls High School and Nelson Mandela High School rank in New York?
Boys and Girls High School is 565th of 1,079 and Nelson Mandela High School is 743rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).