Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence vs Dryden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
Dryden High School
Dryden · Public high · Grades 9–12
356 students
| Measure | Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence Brooklyn, New York | Dryden High School Dryden, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #848 of 1,079 | #214 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4722 of 16,910 | #360 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 97.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Dryden |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 64.2).
- •Dryden High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 62%).
- •Dryden High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Dryden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 91.6%).
- •Dryden High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.2).
- •Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is the larger school with 358 students compared with 356.
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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence better than Dryden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden High School ranks higher (88.1 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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence and Dryden High School?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Dryden in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence: 358. Dryden High School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence and Dryden High School rank in New York?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is 848th of 1,079 and Dryden High School is 214th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).