Frederick Douglass Academy vs Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 27 km 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
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
619 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy New York, New York | Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,079 | #632 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8282 of 16,910 | #3029 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 619 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 92% |
| city | New York | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 50.4).
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies does better on math proficiency (92% vs 49%).
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 56%).
- •Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
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 Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies ranks higher (71.1 vs 50.4 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 Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
About 27 km in a straight line, between New York and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619. Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy and Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy is 981st of 1,079 and Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is 632nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).