Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School vs Kappa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
219 students
Kappa
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School Bronx, New York | Kappa Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 1,079 | #565 of 785 |
| National rank | #3271 of 16,910 | #10758 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 219 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 35.5).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 40%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 96.5%).
- •Kappa does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.0).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 143.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School better than Kappa?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 35.5 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 Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School and Kappa?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School: 219. Kappa: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School and Kappa rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School is 678th of 1,079 and Kappa is 565th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).