Abington Avenue School vs Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
690 students
| Measure | Abington Avenue School Newark, New Jersey | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1287 of 1,479 | #1477 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36839 of 50,301 | #47625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 842 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abington Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 15.0).
- •Abington Avenue School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Abington Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Abington Avenue School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 690.
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 Abington Avenue School better than Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Abington Avenue School ranks higher (32.6 vs 15.0 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 Abington Avenue School and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Avenue School: 842. Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Avenue School and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Abington Avenue School is 1287th of 1,479 and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is 1477th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).