Columbia High School vs Tuscan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Tuscan Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Maplewood, New Jersey | Tuscan Elementary School Maplewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #111 of 357 | #292 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3522 of 16,910 | #1803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,985 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Maplewood | Maplewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 69.1).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 18.2%).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 531.
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 Tuscan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscan Elementary School ranks higher (86.6 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 Tuscan Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maplewood and Maplewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,985. Tuscan Elementary School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Tuscan Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia High School is 111th of 357 and Tuscan Elementary School is 292nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).