Frederick Douglass Academy vs Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 752 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
619 students
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
623 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy New York, New York | Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,079 | #2509 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8282 of 16,910 | #47875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 619 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 14.5).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 92.9%).
- •Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is the larger school with 623 students compared with 619.
- •Frederick Douglass Academy is a public school while Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 better than Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy ranks higher (50.4 vs 14.5 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 and Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem?
About 752 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619. Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy and Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy is 981st of 1,079 and Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is 2509th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).