George Washington School vs Lewis F. Cole Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
333 students
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students
| Measure | George Washington School Edgewater, New Jersey | Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,479 | #166 of 440 |
| National rank | #147 of 50,301 | #1497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 333 | 1,227 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 1,227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Edgewater | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 79.9).
- •George Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 25.1%).
- •George Washington School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.6).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School is the larger school with 1,227 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 George Washington School better than Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington School ranks higher (94.4 vs 79.9 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 George Washington School and Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington School: 333. Lewis F. Cole Middle School: 1,227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington School and Lewis F. Cole Middle School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington School is 37th of 1,479 and Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 166th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).