Ezra L. Nolan School vs Washington Community School #9
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.
Ezra L. Nolan School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
Washington Community School #9
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
691 students
| Measure | Ezra L. Nolan School Jersey City, New Jersey | Washington Community School #9 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 440 | #925 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13736 of 15,369 | #19682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 250 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 47% |
| city | Jersey City | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Community School #9 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 20.2).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 5%).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 18%).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 84%).
- •Ezra L. Nolan School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.5).
- •Washington Community School #9 is the larger school with 691 students compared with 250.
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 Ezra L. Nolan School better than Washington Community School #9?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Community School #9 ranks higher (57.9 vs 20.2 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 Ezra L. Nolan School and Washington Community School #9?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ezra L. Nolan School: 250. Washington Community School #9: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ezra L. Nolan School and Washington Community School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Ezra L. Nolan School is 432nd of 440 and Washington Community School #9 is 925th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).