Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School vs Nelson Mandela High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School
Gilbertsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
138 students
Nelson Mandela High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
138 students
| Measure | Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School Gilbertsville, New York | Nelson Mandela High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #907 of 1,079 | #743 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6171 of 16,910 | #3656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 138 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Gilbertsville | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Mandela High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 58.5).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 93.5%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 8.1).
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 Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School better than Nelson Mandela High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 58.5 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 Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School and Nelson Mandela High School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Gilbertsville and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School: 138. Nelson Mandela High School: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School and Nelson Mandela High School rank in New York?
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Junior-Senior High School is 907th of 1,079 and Nelson Mandela High School is 743rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).