Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School vs Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 816 m 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
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
| Measure | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School East Orange, New Jersey | Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 357 | #1473 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6401 of 16,910 | #47178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 701 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 15.9).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.0).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 612.
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 Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 15.9 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 Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
About 816 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School: 701. Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence rank in New Jersey?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is 159th of 357 and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is 1473rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).