Columbus School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 959 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus School
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Lodi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
| Measure | Columbus School Lodi, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Lodi, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,479 | #213 of 440 |
| National rank | #15233 of 50,301 | #2901 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Lodi | Lodi |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 64.3).
- •Columbus School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Columbus School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 65.9%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 265.
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 Columbus School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (72.2 vs 64.3 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 Columbus School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Lodi and Lodi in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus School: 265. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Columbus School is 817th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 213th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).