Cranford High School vs Lincoln
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.
Cranford High School
Cranford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
Lincoln
Garwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
372 students
| Measure | Cranford High School Cranford, New Jersey | Lincoln Garwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 357 | #652 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2634 of 16,910 | #9868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,116 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Cranford | Garwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.7 vs 72.1).
- •Lincoln does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Cranford High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Cranford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 25.8%).
- •Cranford High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Cranford High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 372.
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 Cranford High School better than Lincoln?
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 Cranford High School and Lincoln?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Garwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranford High School: 1,116. Lincoln: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranford High School and Lincoln rank in New Jersey?
Cranford High School is 93rd of 357 and Lincoln is 652nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).