Clinton Elementary School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 910 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
Columbia High School
Maplewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary School Maplewood, New Jersey | Columbia High School Maplewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 1,479 | #111 of 357 |
| National rank | #2302 of 50,301 | #3522 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,985 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| city | Maplewood | Maplewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 69.1).
- •Clinton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Clinton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 22.9%).
- •Clinton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 542.
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 Clinton Elementary School better than Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 69.1 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 Clinton Elementary School and Columbia High School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Maplewood and Maplewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary School: 542. Columbia High School: 1,985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary School and Columbia High School rank in New Jersey?
Clinton Elementary School is 337th of 1,479 and Columbia High School is 111th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).