Fort Hamilton High School vs James Madison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,044 students
James Madison High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,983 students
| Measure | Fort Hamilton High School Brooklyn, New York | James Madison High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #683 of 1,079 | #688 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3295 of 16,910 | #3322 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 4,044 | 3,983 |
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 3,983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 90% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.0 vs 69.9).
- •Fort Hamilton High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •Fort Hamilton High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •James Madison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 76.4%).
- •Fort Hamilton High School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Fort Hamilton High School is the larger school with 4,044 students compared with 3,983.
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 Fort Hamilton High School better than James Madison High 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 Fort Hamilton High School and James Madison High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Hamilton High School: 4,044. James Madison High School: 3,983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Hamilton High School and James Madison High School rank in New York?
Fort Hamilton High School is 683rd of 1,079 and James Madison High School is 688th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).