Collingswood High School vs James A. Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 614 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collingswood High School
Collingswood Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
761 students
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Collingswood Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
128 students
| Measure | Collingswood High School Collingswood, New Jersey | James A. Garfield Elementary School Collingswood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #213 of 357 | #315 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9182 of 16,910 | #2094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 761 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 74.5% |
| city | Collingswood | Collingswood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 47.0).
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 30%).
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 51%).
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 46.6%).
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- β’Collingswood High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 128.
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 Collingswood High School better than James A. Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 47.0 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 Collingswood High School and James A. Garfield Elementary School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Collingswood and Collingswood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collingswood High School: 761. James A. Garfield Elementary School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collingswood High School and James A. Garfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Collingswood High School is 213th of 357 and James A. Garfield Elementary School is 315th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).