High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus vs MS 246 Walt Whitman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 443 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students
MS 246 Walt Whitman
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus Brooklyn, New York | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 1,079 | #677 of 785 |
| National rank | #5042 of 16,910 | #12913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 20% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 24.7).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus does better on math proficiency (87% vs 20%).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.8%).
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.3).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is the larger school with 513 students compared with 357.
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 High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus better than MS 246 Walt Whitman?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus ranks higher (63.0 vs 24.7 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 High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus and MS 246 Walt Whitman?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus: 513. MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus and MS 246 Walt Whitman rank in New York?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is 866th of 1,079 and MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).