Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School vs Nelson Mandela High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 472 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
Nelson Mandela High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
138 students
| Measure | Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Nelson Mandela High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #494 of 785 | #743 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9428 of 15,369 | #3656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 268 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Mandela High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 41.8).
- •Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 93.5%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 9.9).
- •Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 138.
- •Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is a charter school while Nelson Mandela High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School better than Nelson Mandela High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 41.8 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 Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School and Nelson Mandela High School?
About 472 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School: 268. Nelson Mandela High School: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School and Nelson Mandela High School rank in New York?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is 494th of 785 and Nelson Mandela High School is 743rd of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).