Nelson Mandela High School vs Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Mandela High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
138 students
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
| Measure | Nelson Mandela High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,079 | #1624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3656 of 16,910 | #29549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 138 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 42% |
| 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 43.6).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 42%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 52%).
- •Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 93.5%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 138.
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 Nelson Mandela High School better than Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 43.6 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 Nelson Mandela High School and Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Mandela High School: 138. Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Mandela High School and Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School rank in New York?
Nelson Mandela High School is 743rd of 1,079 and Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is 1624th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).