Boys and Girls High School vs Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boys and Girls High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
| Measure | Boys and Girls High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,079 | #1624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2662 of 16,910 | #29549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boys and Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 43.6).
- •Boys and Girls High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Boys and Girls High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Boys and Girls High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.9).
- •Boys and Girls High School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 155.
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 Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Boys and Girls High School ranks higher (72.6 vs 43.6 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 Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boys and Girls High School: 353. Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boys and Girls High School and Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School rank in New York?
Boys and Girls High School is 565th of 1,079 and Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is 1624th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).