Carteret Middle School vs Columbus Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Middle School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 5–6
540 students
Columbus Elementary School
Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
642 students
| Measure | Carteret Middle School Carteret, New Jersey | Columbus Elementary School Carteret, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 440 | #1280 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9291 of 15,369 | #36363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 540 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Carteret | Carteret |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carteret Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 33.3).
- •Carteret Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Carteret Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 80%).
- •Carteret Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 540.
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 Middle School better than Columbus Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carteret Middle School ranks higher (42.4 vs 33.3 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 Middle School and Columbus Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Carteret in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Middle School: 540. Columbus Elementary School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Middle School and Columbus Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Middle School is 360th of 440 and Columbus Elementary School is 1280th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).