John Dewey High School vs Kingsborough Early College School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 701 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Dewey High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,209 students
Kingsborough Early College School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
722 students
| Measure | John Dewey High School Brooklyn, New York | Kingsborough Early College School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,079 | #999 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3323 of 16,910 | #8885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,209 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 2,209 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 49% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Dewey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 48.1).
- •John Dewey High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 49%).
- •John Dewey High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Kingsborough Early College School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 88.6%).
- •John Dewey High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •John Dewey High School is the larger school with 2,209 students compared with 722.
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 John Dewey High School better than Kingsborough Early College School?
On the Success Index (US), John Dewey High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 48.1 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 John Dewey High School and Kingsborough Early College School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Dewey High School: 2,209. Kingsborough Early College School: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Dewey High School and Kingsborough Early College School rank in New York?
John Dewey High School is 689th of 1,079 and Kingsborough Early College School is 999th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).