Bayonne Alternative High School vs Lincoln Community School #5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayonne Alternative High School
Bayonne · Public high · Grades 9–12
109 students
Lincoln Community School #5
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
497 students
| Measure | Bayonne Alternative High School Bayonne, New Jersey | Lincoln Community School #5 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 357 | #1076 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15937 of 16,910 | #26241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 109 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 109 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 34% |
| city | Bayonne | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Community School #5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 15.9).
- •Lincoln Community School #5 does better on math proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •Lincoln Community School #5 does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 10%).
- •Bayonne Alternative High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 61%).
- •Lincoln Community School #5 is the larger school with 497 students compared with 109.
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 Bayonne Alternative High School better than Lincoln Community School #5?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Community School #5 ranks higher (48.4 vs 15.9 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 Bayonne Alternative High School and Lincoln Community School #5?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bayonne and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayonne Alternative High School: 109. Lincoln Community School #5: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayonne Alternative High School and Lincoln Community School #5 rank in New Jersey?
Bayonne Alternative High School is 351st of 357 and Lincoln Community School #5 is 1076th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).