Bronx High School of Science (The) vs Dewitt Clinton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 427 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx High School of Science (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,953 students
Dewitt Clinton High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students
| Measure | Bronx High School of Science (The) Bronx, New York | Dewitt Clinton High School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,079 | #797 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2140 of 16,910 | #4193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,953 | 1,212 |
| Enrollment | 2,953 | 1,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 78% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 66.4).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 78%).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 83%).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 88.8%).
- •Dewitt Clinton High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.4).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) is the larger school with 2,953 students compared with 1,212.
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 High School of Science (The) better than Dewitt Clinton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx High School of Science (The) ranks higher (75.0 vs 66.4 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 of Science (The) and Dewitt Clinton High School?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx High School of Science (The): 2,953. Dewitt Clinton High School: 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx High School of Science (The) and Dewitt Clinton High School rank in New York?
Bronx High School of Science (The) is 477th of 1,079 and Dewitt Clinton High School is 797th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).