J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy vs Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
842 students
| Measure | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 357 | #346 of 357 |
| National rank | #15161 of 16,910 | #15738 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 17.2).
- •J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2%).
- •J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 86.9%).
- •J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 415.
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 J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy better than Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks higher (20.7 vs 17.2 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 J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy: 415. Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy rank in New Jersey?
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is 327th of 357 and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy is 346th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).