Discovery High School vs Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 106 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
377 students
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,091 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Bronx, New York | Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #677 of 1,079 | #1728 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3267 of 16,910 | #32067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 377 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 46% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 39.8).
- •Discovery High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Discovery High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 40%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 377.
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 Discovery High School better than Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery High School ranks higher (70.1 vs 39.8 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 Discovery High School and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
About 106 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 377. Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights rank in New York?
Discovery High School is 677th of 1,079 and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is 1728th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).