Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School vs Gordon Parks 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.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
701 students
Gordon Parks Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
268 students
| Measure | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School East Orange, New Jersey | Gordon Parks Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 357 | #1189 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6401 of 16,910 | #31995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 701 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| 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 39.9).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 23.5%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 268.
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 Gordon Parks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 39.9 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 Gordon Parks Academy?
About 1.0 km 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. Gordon Parks Academy: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School and Gordon Parks Academy rank in New Jersey?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is 159th of 357 and Gordon Parks Academy is 1189th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).