Lewis F. Cole Middle School vs School No. 2
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students
School No. 2
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
362 students
| Measure | Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee, New Jersey | School No. 2 Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #166 of 440 | #425 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1497 of 15,369 | #3920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,227 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| city | Fort Lee | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School No. 2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 79.9).
- •School No. 2 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •School No. 2 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •School No. 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 25.1%).
- •School No. 2 does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.6).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 362.
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 Lewis F. Cole Middle School better than School No. 2?
On the Success Index (US), School No. 2 ranks higher (82.0 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 Lewis F. Cole Middle School and School No. 2?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Lee and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School: 1,227. School No. 2: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis F. Cole Middle School and School No. 2 rank in New Jersey?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 166th of 440 and School No. 2 is 425th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).