Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School vs Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 372 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,403 students
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
295 students
| Measure | Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #706 of 1,079 | #940 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3427 of 16,910 | #16054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 3,403 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 3,403 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 62% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 63.1).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 57%).
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 85%).
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.5).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is the larger school with 3,403 students compared with 295.
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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School better than Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School ranks higher (69.5 vs 63.1 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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School and Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller?
About 372 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School: 3,403. Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School and Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller rank in New York?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is 706th of 1,079 and Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller is 940th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).