Lyndhurst High School vs Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndhurst High School
Lyndhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
841 students
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
842 students
| Measure | Lyndhurst High School Lyndhurst, New Jersey | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 357 | #346 of 357 |
| National rank | #6728 of 16,910 | #15738 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 841 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 2% |
| city | Lyndhurst | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyndhurst High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 17.2).
- •Lyndhurst High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 2%).
- •Lyndhurst High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Lyndhurst High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 86.9%).
- •Lyndhurst High School 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 841.
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 Lyndhurst High School better than Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lyndhurst High School ranks higher (56.3 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 Lyndhurst High School and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyndhurst High School: 841. Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyndhurst High School and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy rank in New Jersey?
Lyndhurst High School is 166th 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).