Central Avenue School vs Madison High School
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.
Central Avenue School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Madison High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
| Measure | Central Avenue School Madison, New Jersey | Madison High School Madison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,479 | #36 of 357 |
| National rank | #2045 of 50,301 | #702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 84.4).
- •Madison High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Central Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 10.4%).
- •Central Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.9).
- •Madison High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 492.
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 Central Avenue School better than Madison High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Avenue School ranks higher (85.9 vs 84.4 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 Central Avenue School and Madison High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Avenue School: 492. Madison High School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Avenue School and Madison High School rank in New Jersey?
Central Avenue School is 308th of 1,479 and Madison High School is 36th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).