Bronx High School for Medical Science vs New Directions Secondary 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.
Bronx High School for Medical Science
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
390 students
New Directions Secondary School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
123 students
| Measure | Bronx High School for Medical Science Bronx, New York | New Directions Secondary School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #998 of 1,079 | #1070 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8877 of 16,910 | #15000 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 21.7).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 96.7%).
- •New Directions Secondary School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 9.8).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science is the larger school with 390 students compared with 123.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bronx High School for Medical Science better than New Directions Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx High School for Medical Science ranks higher (48.1 vs 21.7 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 High School for Medical Science and New Directions Secondary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx High School for Medical Science: 390. New Directions Secondary School: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx High School for Medical Science and New Directions Secondary School rank in New York?
Bronx High School for Medical Science is 998th of 1,079 and New Directions Secondary School is 1070th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).