Brooklyn College Academy vs MS 839
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 189 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students
MS 839
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students
| Measure | Brooklyn College Academy Brooklyn, New York | MS 839 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,079 | #265 of 785 |
| National rank | #3746 of 16,910 | #4800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 634 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 40% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 63.1).
- •Brooklyn College Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 40%).
- •Brooklyn College Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •MS 839 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 75.9%).
- •MS 839 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 19.8).
- •Brooklyn College Academy is the larger school with 634 students compared with 310.
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 Brooklyn College Academy better than MS 839?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn College Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 63.1 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 Brooklyn College Academy and MS 839?
About 189 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn College Academy: 634. MS 839: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn College Academy and MS 839 rank in New York?
Brooklyn College Academy is 750th of 1,079 and MS 839 is 265th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).