Carteret High School vs Columbus Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 873 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret High School
Carteret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,188 students
Columbus Elementary School
Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
642 students
| Measure | Carteret High School Carteret, New Jersey | Columbus Elementary School Carteret, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 357 | #1280 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13519 of 16,910 | #36363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,188 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Carteret | Carteret |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 29.1).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Carteret High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Carteret High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 75.4%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •Carteret High School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 642.
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 Carteret High School better than Columbus Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elementary School ranks higher (33.3 vs 29.1 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 Carteret High School and Columbus Elementary School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Carteret and Carteret in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret High School: 1,188. Columbus Elementary School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret High School and Columbus Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret High School is 288th of 357 and Columbus Elementary School is 1280th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).