Columbia High School vs Linden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 11 km 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
Linden High School
Linden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,934 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Maplewood, New Jersey | Linden High School Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 357 | #286 of 357 |
| National rank | #3522 of 16,910 | #13506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,985 | 1,934 |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | 1,934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Maplewood | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 29.2).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 46%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 67.5%).
- •Linden High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 1,934.
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 Linden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (69.1 vs 29.2 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 Linden High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Maplewood and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,985. Linden High School: 1,934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Linden High School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia High School is 111th of 357 and Linden High School is 286th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).