Alpha Borough School vs Phillipsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 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
Phillipsburg Elementary School
Phillipsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
621 students
| Measure | Alpha Borough School Alpha, New Jersey | Phillipsburg Elementary School Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,479 | #1186 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21419 of 50,301 | #31604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 215 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Alpha | Phillipsburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 40.5).
- •Alpha Borough School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Alpha Borough School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Alpha Borough School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 77%).
- •Phillipsburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.8).
- •Phillipsburg Elementary School is the larger school with 621 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 Phillipsburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha Borough School ranks higher (55.3 vs 40.5 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 Alpha Borough School and Phillipsburg Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Alpha and Phillipsburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Borough School: 215. Phillipsburg Elementary School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Borough School and Phillipsburg Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Alpha Borough School is 971st of 1,479 and Phillipsburg Elementary School is 1186th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).