Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School vs Ps 156 Waverly
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 498 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
292 students
Ps 156 Waverly
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 1,079 | #2134 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2991 of 16,910 | #40167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 292 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 27.4).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 33%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 29%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 156 Waverly is the larger school with 421 students compared with 292.
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 Vii High School better than Ps 156 Waverly?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School ranks higher (71.2 vs 27.4 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 Vii High School and Ps 156 Waverly?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School: 292. Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and Ps 156 Waverly rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is 625th of 1,079 and Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).