Columbia High School vs South Orange Middle 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 Orange Middle School
S Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Maplewood, New Jersey | South Orange Middle School S Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #111 of 357 | #85 of 440 |
| National rank | #3522 of 16,910 | #331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,985 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Maplewood | S Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Orange Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 69.1).
- •South Orange Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •South Orange Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •South Orange Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 18.2%).
- •South Orange Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 752.
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 Orange Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Orange Middle School ranks higher (89.4 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 Orange Middle 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 Orange Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and South Orange Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia High School is 111th of 357 and South Orange Middle School is 85th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).