James J Ferris High School vs Middle School # 4
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 543 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James J Ferris High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,364 students
Middle School # 4
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | James J Ferris High School Jersey City, New Jersey | Middle School # 4 Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 357 | #317 of 440 |
| National rank | #15461 of 16,910 | #6825 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,364 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 44% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School # 4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 18.9).
- •Middle School # 4 does better on math proficiency (44% vs 4%).
- •Middle School # 4 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Middle School # 4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 72.1%).
- •James J Ferris High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •James J Ferris High School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 755.
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 James J Ferris High School better than Middle School # 4?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School # 4 ranks higher (53.8 vs 18.9 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 James J Ferris High School and Middle School # 4?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James J Ferris High School: 1,364. Middle School # 4: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James J Ferris High School and Middle School # 4 rank in New Jersey?
James J Ferris High School is 336th of 357 and Middle School # 4 is 317th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).