Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy vs Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 108 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
| Measure | Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 357 | #296 of 357 |
| National rank | #7847 of 16,910 | #13982 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,268 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 6% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 27.0).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 6%).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 49%).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 80.5%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.1).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 1,144.
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 Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy better than Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 27.0 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 Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy: 1,268. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy rank in New Jersey?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 187th of 357 and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is 296th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).