Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School vs MS 255 Salk School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School
New York · Public high · Grades 10–12
620 students
MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School New York, New York | MS 255 Salk School of Science New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,079 | #72 of 785 |
| National rank | #4064 of 16,910 | #626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 67.0).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 94.2%).
- •Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.0).
- •Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 378.
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 Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School better than MS 255 Salk School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), MS 255 Salk School of Science ranks higher (86.2 vs 67.0 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 Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School and MS 255 Salk School of Science?
About 390 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School: 620. MS 255 Salk School of Science: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School and MS 255 Salk School of Science rank in New York?
Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is 784th of 1,079 and MS 255 Salk School of Science is 72nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).