Academy Charter High School vs H W Mountz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter High School
Lake Como · Charter high · Grades 9–12
166 students
H W Mountz Elementary School
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
130 students
| Measure | Academy Charter High School Lake Como, New Jersey | H W Mountz Elementary School Spring Lake, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #329 of 357 | #137 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15195 of 16,910 | #497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 166 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 77% |
| city | Lake Como | Spring Lake |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H W Mountz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 20.4).
- •H W Mountz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 15%).
- •H W Mountz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •H W Mountz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 86.1%).
- •H W Mountz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 9.2).
- •Academy Charter High School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 130.
- •Academy Charter High School is a charter school while H W Mountz Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy Charter High School better than H W Mountz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), H W Mountz Elementary School ranks higher (91.4 vs 20.4 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 Academy Charter High School and H W Mountz Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Como and Spring Lake in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter High School: 166. H W Mountz Elementary School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter High School and H W Mountz Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Academy Charter High School is 329th of 357 and H W Mountz Elementary School is 137th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).