Northwest College Preparatory High School vs School 52-Frank Fowler Dow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest College Preparatory High School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
487 students
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
| Measure | Northwest College Preparatory High School Rochester, New York | School 52-Frank Fowler Dow Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 785 | #1867 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13944 of 15,369 | #34651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 487 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 37% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 52-Frank Fowler Dow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 19.0).
- •School 52-Frank Fowler Dow does better on math proficiency (37% vs 3%).
- •School 52-Frank Fowler Dow does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •School 52-Frank Fowler Dow does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 89.9%).
- •Northwest College Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.8).
- •Northwest College Preparatory High School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 332.
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 Northwest College Preparatory High School better than School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
On the Success Index (US), School 52-Frank Fowler Dow ranks higher (36.0 vs 19.0 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 Northwest College Preparatory High School and School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest College Preparatory High School: 487. School 52-Frank Fowler Dow: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest College Preparatory High School and School 52-Frank Fowler Dow rank in New York?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is 748th of 785 and School 52-Frank Fowler Dow is 1867th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).