Fort Lee High School vs George Washington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Lee High School
Fort Lee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
George Washington School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
333 students
| Measure | Fort Lee High School Fort Lee, New Jersey | George Washington School Edgewater, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #104 of 357 | #37 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3270 of 16,910 | #147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,170 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Fort Lee | Edgewater |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 70.1).
- •George Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 28.4%).
- •George Washington School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.4).
- •Fort Lee High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 333.
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 Fort Lee High School better than George Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington School ranks higher (94.4 vs 70.1 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 Fort Lee High School and George Washington School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Lee and Edgewater in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Lee High School: 1,170. George Washington School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Lee High School and George Washington School rank in New Jersey?
Fort Lee High School is 104th of 357 and George Washington School is 37th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).