Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School vs Fort Green Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
Fort Green Preparatory Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
| Measure | Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School Bronx, New York | Fort Green Preparatory Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 785 | #682 of 785 |
| National rank | #13528 of 15,369 | #12965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Green Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 21.5).
- •Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Fort Green Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 96.9%).
- •Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.4).
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 Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School better than Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Green Preparatory Academy ranks higher (24.4 vs 21.5 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 Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School and Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School: 228. Fort Green Preparatory Academy: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School and Fort Green Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School is 720th of 785 and Fort Green Preparatory Academy is 682nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).