Bayonne High School vs John M. Bailey Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayonne High School
Bayonne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,830 students
John M. Bailey Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | Bayonne High School Bayonne, New Jersey | John M. Bailey Community School Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 357 | #1026 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9075 of 16,910 | #23480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,830 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Bayonne | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M. Bailey Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 47.4).
- •John M. Bailey Community School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Bayonne High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •John M. Bailey Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 67.8%).
- •John M. Bailey Community School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Bayonne High School is the larger school with 2,830 students compared with 640.
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 High School better than John M. Bailey Community School?
On the Success Index (US), John M. Bailey Community School ranks higher (52.4 vs 47.4 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 High School and John M. Bailey Community School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bayonne and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayonne High School: 2,830. John M. Bailey Community School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayonne High School and John M. Bailey Community School rank in New Jersey?
Bayonne High School is 209th of 357 and John M. Bailey Community School is 1026th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).