Exploratory School (The) vs Farragut Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exploratory School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Farragut Middle School
Hastings on Hudson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
520 students
| Measure | Exploratory School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Farragut Middle School Hastings on Hudson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 785 | #50 of 785 |
| National rank | #384 of 15,369 | #398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 518 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 3.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Brooklyn | Hastings on Hudson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.7 vs 88.6).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Farragut Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 44%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.6).
- •Farragut Middle School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 518.
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 Exploratory School (The) better than Farragut Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Exploratory School (The) and Farragut Middle School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Hastings on Hudson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exploratory School (The): 518. Farragut Middle School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exploratory School (The) and Farragut Middle School rank in New York?
Exploratory School (The) is 46th of 785 and Farragut Middle School is 50th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).