Barnegat High School vs Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnegat High School
Barnegat · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Waretown · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
241 students
| Measure | Barnegat High School Barnegat, New Jersey | Frederic A. Priff Elementary School Waretown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 357 | #1116 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9153 of 16,910 | #28468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 1,003 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Barnegat | Waretown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnegat High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 45.2).
- •Frederic A. Priff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Frederic A. Priff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Barnegat High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 44.4%).
- •Barnegat High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.2).
- •Barnegat High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 241.
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 Barnegat High School better than Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnegat High School ranks higher (47.1 vs 45.2 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 Barnegat High School and Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Waretown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnegat High School: 1,003. Frederic A. Priff Elementary School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnegat High School and Frederic A. Priff Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Barnegat High School is 212th of 357 and Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is 1116th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).