Central High School vs Grover Cleveland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 287 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
| Measure | Central High School Newark, New Jersey | Grover Cleveland Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 357 | #1458 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15778 of 16,910 | #45909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,051 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 12% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grover Cleveland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 16.9).
- •Grover Cleveland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2%).
- •Grover Cleveland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 76.9%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 321.
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 High School better than Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grover Cleveland Elementary School ranks higher (18.3 vs 16.9 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 High School and Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,051. Grover Cleveland Elementary School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Grover Cleveland Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central High School is 347th of 357 and Grover Cleveland Elementary School is 1458th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).