BelovED Community Charter School vs James J Ferris High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BelovED Community Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,573 students
James J Ferris High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,364 students
| Measure | BelovED Community Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey | James J Ferris High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #336 of 357 |
| National rank | – | #15461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 4% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BelovED Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 4%).
- •BelovED Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •James J Ferris High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 79.3%).
- •James J Ferris High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 22.2).
- •BelovED Community Charter School is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 1,364.
- •BelovED Community Charter School is a charter school while James J Ferris High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 BelovED Community Charter School better than James J Ferris High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are BelovED Community Charter School and James J Ferris High School?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BelovED Community Charter School: 1,573. James J Ferris High School: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BelovED Community Charter School and James J Ferris High School rank in New Jersey?
BelovED Community Charter School is unranked and James J Ferris High School is 336th of 357 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).