Brooklyn Lab School vs Dobbs Ferry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Lab School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
Dobbs Ferry High School
Dobbs Ferry · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Lab School Brooklyn, New York | Dobbs Ferry High School Dobbs Ferry, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #847 of 1,079 | #55 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4720 of 16,910 | #61 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 97.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Dobbs Ferry |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobbs Ferry High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 64.2).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 86.1%).
- •Dobbs Ferry High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
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 Lab School better than Dobbs Ferry High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dobbs Ferry High School ranks higher (94.7 vs 64.2 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 Lab School and Dobbs Ferry High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Dobbs Ferry in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Lab School: 459. Dobbs Ferry High School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Lab School and Dobbs Ferry High School rank in New York?
Brooklyn Lab School is 847th of 1,079 and Dobbs Ferry High School is 55th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).