Christopher Columbus Middle School vs West New York Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 16 km 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
West New York Middle School
West New York · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,087 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus Middle School Clifton, New Jersey | West New York Middle School West New York, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 440 | #393 of 440 |
| National rank | #8838 of 15,369 | #10831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,092 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Clifton | West New York |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 35.2).
- •West New York Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •West New York Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 91.4%).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.0).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 1,087.
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 West New York Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 35.2 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 West New York Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Clifton and West New York in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus Middle School: 1,092. West New York Middle School: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus Middle School and West New York Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus Middle School is 353rd of 440 and West New York Middle School is 393rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).