Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology vs Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 384 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology Brooklyn, New York | Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 1,079 | #2074 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3923 of 16,910 | #39019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 29.3).
- •Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology does better on math proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 90.4%).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.8).
- •Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is the larger school with 469 students compared with 218.
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 High School for Law and Technology better than Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology ranks higher (67.5 vs 29.3 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 High School for Law and Technology and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology: 469. Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is 774th of 1,079 and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair is 2074th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).