Forest Hills High School vs Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills High School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,394 students
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,403 students
| Measure | Forest Hills High School Forest Hills, New York | Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,079 | #706 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2759 of 16,910 | #3427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,394 | 3,403 |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | 3,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 88% |
| city | Forest Hills | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 69.5).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 88%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 85%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 85%).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is the larger school with 3,403 students compared with 3,394.
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 Forest Hills High School better than Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 69.5 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 Forest Hills High School and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills High School: 3,394. Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School: 3,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills High School and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School rank in New York?
Forest Hills High School is 586th of 1,079 and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is 706th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).