Grover Cleveland Middle School vs James Caldwell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
| Measure | Grover Cleveland Middle School Caldwell, New Jersey | James Caldwell High School West Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 440 | #74 of 357 |
| National rank | #1646 of 15,369 | #1983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| city | Caldwell | West Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grover Cleveland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 75.8).
- •Grover Cleveland Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 12.6%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •James Caldwell High School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 610.
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 Grover Cleveland Middle School better than James Caldwell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grover Cleveland Middle School ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.8 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 Grover Cleveland Middle School and James Caldwell High School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Caldwell and West Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover Cleveland Middle School: 610. James Caldwell High School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover Cleveland Middle School and James Caldwell High School rank in New Jersey?
Grover Cleveland Middle School is 174th of 440 and James Caldwell High School is 74th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).