Colts Neck High School vs Joseph J Catena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colts Neck High School
Colts Neck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
Joseph J Catena School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Colts Neck High School Colts Neck, New Jersey | Joseph J Catena School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 357 | #581 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3628 of 16,910 | #7665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,430 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Colts Neck | Freehold |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph J Catena School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 68.7).
- •Joseph J Catena School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Colts Neck High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Joseph J Catena School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 23.6%).
- •Joseph J Catena School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.7).
- •Colts Neck High School is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 445.
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 Colts Neck High School better than Joseph J Catena School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph J Catena School ranks higher (75.5 vs 68.7 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 Colts Neck High School and Joseph J Catena School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Colts Neck and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colts Neck High School: 1,430. Joseph J Catena School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colts Neck High School and Joseph J Catena School rank in New Jersey?
Colts Neck High School is 113th of 357 and Joseph J Catena School is 581st of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).