Alpha Borough School vs Philipsburg Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Borough School
Alpha · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
215 students
Philipsburg Primary School
Phillipsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–2
420 students
| Measure | Alpha Borough School Alpha, New Jersey | Philipsburg Primary School Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,479 | #975 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21419 of 50,301 | #21537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 215 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Alpha | Phillipsburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.3 vs 55.2).
- •Alpha Borough School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Alpha Borough School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.0).
- •Philipsburg Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 215.
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 Alpha Borough School better than Philipsburg Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpha Borough School and Philipsburg Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alpha and Phillipsburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Borough School: 215. Philipsburg Primary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Borough School and Philipsburg Primary School rank in New Jersey?
Alpha Borough School is 971st of 1,479 and Philipsburg Primary School is 975th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).