Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School vs Dumont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
701 students
Dumont High School
Dumont · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
| Measure | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School East Orange, New Jersey | Dumont High School Dumont, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #159 of 357 | #53 of 357 |
| National rank | #6401 of 16,910 | #1134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| city | East Orange | Dumont |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dumont High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 57.6).
- •Dumont High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Dumont High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 55%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 16.6%).
- •Dumont High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Dumont High School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 701.
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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School better than Dumont High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dumont High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 57.6 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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School and Dumont High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between East Orange and Dumont in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School: 701. Dumont High School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School and Dumont High School rank in New Jersey?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is 159th of 357 and Dumont High School is 53rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).