Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS vs Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 507 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
267 students
| Measure | Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS Brooklyn, New York | Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,079 | #579 of 785 |
| National rank | #2589 of 16,910 | #11105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 33.9).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 32%).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 36%).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.1%).
- •Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.9).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS is the larger school with 417 students compared with 267.
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 Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS better than Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas?
On the Success Index (US), Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS ranks higher (72.9 vs 33.9 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 Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS and Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS: 417. Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS and Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas rank in New York?
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS is 554th of 1,079 and Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is 579th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).