Democracy Preparatory Charter School vs Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 593 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
New York · Charter high · Grades 6–12
583 students
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
408 students
| Measure | Democracy Preparatory Charter School New York, New York | Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,079 | #1017 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2162 of 16,910 | #9790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 583 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 36% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Democracy Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 44.6).
- •Democracy Preparatory Charter School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 36%).
- •Democracy Preparatory Charter School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Democracy Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 90.7%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.1).
- •Democracy Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 408.
- •Democracy Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Democracy Preparatory Charter School better than Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
On the Success Index (US), Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (74.9 vs 44.6 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 Democracy Preparatory Charter School and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
About 593 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School: 583. Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Democracy Preparatory Charter School and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change rank in New York?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is 478th of 1,079 and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is 1017th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).