Christopher Columbus Middle School vs School #1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,092 students
School #1
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus Middle School Clifton, New Jersey | School #1 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 440 | #1148 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8838 of 15,369 | #30327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,092 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Clifton | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 42.5).
- •School #1 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 76.5%).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 255.
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 Christopher Columbus Middle School better than School #1?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 42.5 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 Christopher Columbus Middle School and School #1?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Clifton and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus Middle School: 1,092. School #1: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus Middle School and School #1 rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus Middle School is 353rd of 440 and School #1 is 1148th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).