Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) vs Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 771 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 1,079 | #2028 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2477 of 16,910 | #38042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 30.8).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) does better on math proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 8.4).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is the larger school with 360 students compared with 178.
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 Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) better than Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) ranks higher (73.4 vs 30.8 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 Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam): 360. Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker rank in New York?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is 537th of 1,079 and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 2028th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).