Bronx Bridges High School vs Lyons Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Bridges High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
363 students
Lyons Community School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
362 students
| Measure | Bronx Bridges High School Bronx, New York | Lyons Community School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 1,079 | #1062 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4503 of 16,910 | #12891 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 363 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 7.5% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx Bridges High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 32.0).
- •Bronx Bridges High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 7.5%).
- •Bronx Bridges High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Lyons Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Lyons Community School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.4).
- •Bronx Bridges High School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 362.
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 Bronx Bridges High School better than Lyons Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx Bridges High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 32.0 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 Bronx Bridges High School and Lyons Community School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Bridges High School: 363. Lyons Community School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Bridges High School and Lyons Community School rank in New York?
Bronx Bridges High School is 836th of 1,079 and Lyons Community School is 1062nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).