Brooklyn Preparatory High School vs Jhs 50 John D Wells
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 603 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Preparatory High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
591 students
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Preparatory High School Brooklyn, New York | Jhs 50 John D Wells Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,079 | #555 of 785 |
| National rank | #3264 of 16,910 | #10567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 26% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 36.4).
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 26%).
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 41%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.4).
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 388.
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 Preparatory High School better than Jhs 50 John D Wells?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Preparatory High School ranks higher (70.1 vs 36.4 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 Brooklyn Preparatory High School and Jhs 50 John D Wells?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Preparatory High School: 591. Jhs 50 John D Wells: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Preparatory High School and Jhs 50 John D Wells rank in New York?
Brooklyn Preparatory High School is 675th of 1,079 and Jhs 50 John D Wells is 555th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).