Cornelia F. Bradford School vs James J Ferris 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
James J Ferris High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,364 students
| Measure | Cornelia F. Bradford School Jersey City, New Jersey | James J Ferris High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 1,479 | #336 of 357 |
| National rank | #2006 of 50,301 | #15461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,082 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 4% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 18.9).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 4%).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 23%).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 72.1%).
- •James J Ferris High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.7).
- •James J Ferris High School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 1,082.
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 James J Ferris High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cornelia F. Bradford School ranks higher (86.0 vs 18.9 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 Cornelia F. Bradford School and James J Ferris 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. James J Ferris High School: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelia F. Bradford School and James J Ferris High School rank in New Jersey?
Cornelia F. Bradford School is 305th of 1,479 and James J Ferris High School is 336th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).