Fort Lee High School vs Lewis F. Cole Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 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
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students
| Measure | Fort Lee High School Fort Lee, New Jersey | Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #104 of 357 | #166 of 440 |
| National rank | #3270 of 16,910 | #1497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,170 | 1,227 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 1,227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| city | Fort Lee | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 70.1).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Fort Lee High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 28.4%).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 1,170.
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 Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks higher (79.9 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 Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Lee and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Lee High School: 1,170. Lewis F. Cole Middle School: 1,227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Lee High School and Lewis F. Cole Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fort Lee High School is 104th of 357 and Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 166th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).