John Jay School for Law vs MS 51 William Alexander
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 553 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay School for Law
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
MS 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students
| Measure | John Jay School for Law Brooklyn, New York | MS 51 William Alexander Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #619 of 1,079 | #141 of 785 |
| National rank | #2926 of 16,910 | #1897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 450 | 1,038 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 51 William Alexander scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 71.5).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 85%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 85.3%).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •MS 51 William Alexander is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 450.
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 Jay School for Law better than MS 51 William Alexander?
On the Success Index (US), MS 51 William Alexander ranks higher (77.6 vs 71.5 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 John Jay School for Law and MS 51 William Alexander?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay School for Law: 450. MS 51 William Alexander: 1,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay School for Law and MS 51 William Alexander rank in New York?
John Jay School for Law is 619th of 1,079 and MS 51 William Alexander is 141st of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).