Ann Street School vs George L. Hess Educational Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ann Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,294 students
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Mays Landing · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
1,315 students
| Measure | Ann Street School Newark, New Jersey | George L. Hess Educational Complex Mays Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1114 of 1,479 | #1127 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #28365 of 50,301 | #29198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,294 | 1,315 |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 1,315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Newark | Mays Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ann Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 44.1).
- •Ann Street School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Ann Street School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 83.2%).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.2).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 1,294.
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 Ann Street School better than George L. Hess Educational Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Ann Street School ranks higher (45.3 vs 44.1 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 Ann Street School and George L. Hess Educational Complex?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Newark and Mays Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ann Street School: 1,294. George L. Hess Educational Complex: 1,315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ann Street School and George L. Hess Educational Complex rank in New Jersey?
Ann Street School is 1114th of 1,479 and George L. Hess Educational Complex is 1127th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).