Columbia High School vs South Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 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
South Mountain Elementary School
S Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Maplewood, New Jersey | South Mountain Elementary School S Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 357 | #383 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3522 of 16,910 | #3244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,985 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Maplewood | S Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 69.1).
- •South Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •South Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 18.2%).
- •South Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 613.
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 South Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (83.3 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 Columbia High School and South Mountain Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maplewood and S Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,985. South Mountain Elementary School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and South Mountain Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia High School is 111th of 357 and South Mountain Elementary School is 383rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).