Frederick Douglass Academy vs Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 210 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
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
134 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy New York, New York | Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,079 | #1318 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8282 of 16,910 | #23646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 619 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 50.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 93.3%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy is the larger school with 619 students compared with 134.
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 Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School ranks higher (52.2 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 Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619. Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy and Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy is 981st of 1,079 and Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School is 1318th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).