Bard Early College High School vs Michelle Obama Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bard Early College High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
395 students
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
| Measure | Bard Early College High School Newark, New Jersey | Michelle Obama Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 357 | #1147 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8498 of 16,910 | #30313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bard Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 42.5).
- •Bard Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 85.4%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Bard Early College High School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 198.
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 Bard Early College High School better than Michelle Obama Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bard Early College High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 42.5 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 Bard Early College High School and Michelle Obama Elementary School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bard Early College High School: 395. Michelle Obama Elementary School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bard Early College High School and Michelle Obama Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bard Early College High School is 198th of 357 and Michelle Obama Elementary School is 1147th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).