Columbia High School vs. Livingston High School
Should you attend Columbia High School or Livingston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Livingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,985 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,081 students in grades 9-12, Livingston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,985 students
2,081 students
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
187 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#275 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
557
500
Grade 10 Students
492
510
Grade 11 Students
468
529
Grade 12 Students
468
542
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
38%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
29%
5%
% White
51%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%