Christopher Columbus School No. 15 vs John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
672 students
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School No. 15 Elizabeth, New Jersey | John E. Dwyer Technology Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,479 | #337 of 357 |
| National rank | #38915 of 50,301 | #15507 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 672 | 1,348 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 9% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 18.7).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •John E. Dwyer Technology Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 86.3%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 672.
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 No. 15 better than John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks higher (29.4 vs 18.7 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 No. 15 and John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15: 672. John E. Dwyer Technology Academy: 1,348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and John E. Dwyer Technology Academy rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 1327th of 1,479 and John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is 337th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).