Nelson Mandela High School vs Research and Service High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 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
Research and Service High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
184 students
| Measure | Nelson Mandela High School Brooklyn, New York | Research and Service High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,079 | #912 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3656 of 16,910 | #6263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 138 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 62% |
| 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 58.2).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Research and Service High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.5%).
- •Nelson Mandela High School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 13.1).
- •Research and Service High School is the larger school with 184 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 Research and Service High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 58.2 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 Research and Service High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Mandela High School: 138. Research and Service High School: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Mandela High School and Research and Service High School rank in New York?
Nelson Mandela High School is 743rd of 1,079 and Research and Service High School is 912th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).