Cornelia F. Bradford School vs Dr Ronald McNair High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,082 students
Dr Ronald McNair High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students
| Measure | Cornelia F. Bradford School Jersey City, New Jersey | Dr Ronald McNair High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #305 of 1,479 | #21 of 357 |
| National rank | #2006 of 50,301 | #492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,082 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.0 vs 86.5).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Dr Ronald McNair High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 92%).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 35.2%).
- •Dr Ronald McNair High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.7).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 716.
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 Cornelia F. Bradford School better than Dr Ronald McNair High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cornelia F. Bradford School and Dr Ronald McNair High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelia F. Bradford School: 1,082. Dr Ronald McNair High School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelia F. Bradford School and Dr Ronald McNair High School rank in New Jersey?
Cornelia F. Bradford School is 305th of 1,479 and Dr Ronald McNair High School is 21st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).