Christopher Columbus School #8 vs Garfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 506 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Garfield High School
Garfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield, New Jersey | Garfield High School Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,479 | #266 of 357 |
| National rank | #27459 of 50,301 | #12319 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 1,258 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 34.4).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Garfield High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 366.
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 School #8 better than Garfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus School #8 ranks higher (46.6 vs 34.4 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 Christopher Columbus School #8 and Garfield High School?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School #8: 366. Garfield High School: 1,258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School #8 and Garfield High School rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is 1102nd of 1,479 and Garfield High School is 266th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).