Columbia High School vs Delia Bolden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 978 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Maplewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Maplewood, New Jersey | Delia Bolden Elementary School Maplewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 357 | #378 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3522 of 16,910 | #3126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,985 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Maplewood | Maplewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delia Bolden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 69.1).
- •Delia Bolden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Delia Bolden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Delia Bolden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 18.2%).
- •Delia Bolden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 518.
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 Columbia High School better than Delia Bolden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Delia Bolden Elementary School ranks higher (83.5 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 Columbia High School and Delia Bolden Elementary School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Maplewood and Maplewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,985. Delia Bolden Elementary School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Delia Bolden Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia High School is 111th of 357 and Delia Bolden Elementary School is 378th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).