Barnegat High School vs Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 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
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Barnegat · Public other · Grades PK–PK
325 students
| Measure | Barnegat High School Barnegat, New Jersey | Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #212 of 357 | – |
| National rank | #9153 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,003 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 42.9%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.5).
- •Barnegat High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 325.
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 Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
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 Barnegat High School and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnegat High School: 1,003. Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnegat High School and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Barnegat High School is 212th of 357 and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is unranked among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).