Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center vs Lewis F. Cole Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
Palisades Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
277 students
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students
| Measure | Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center Palisades Park, New Jersey | Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,479 | #166 of 440 |
| National rank | #14378 of 50,301 | #1497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 277 | 1,227 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 1,227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Palisades Park | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 65.6).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 61.7%).
- •Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.6).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 277.
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 Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center better than Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 65.6 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 Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center and Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Palisades Park and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center: 277. Lewis F. Cole Middle School: 1,227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center and Lewis F. Cole Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 794th of 1,479 and Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 166th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).