Pairwise ranking system

Which school actually wins
when you have to choose?

NearBase uses the same math as chess ratings and Google's original PageRank. Compare two schools head-to-head on one dimension at a time. Your choices build the most honest school ranking that has ever existed for military families.

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Live Rankings
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The FaceMash insight
Humans are bad at rating on a scale but extraordinary at choosing between two options. NearBase uses this to build honest rankings.
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Chess Elo algorithm
The same math that ranks chess grandmasters. After enough comparisons a statistically reliable ranking emerges with no artificial scale.
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Built for military families
Ranked on the dimensions that matter most: military awareness, infant programs, facilities, staff credentials, and outdoor access.

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