Barnegat High School vs Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 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
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 5–6
499 students
| Measure | Barnegat High School Barnegat, New Jersey | Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #212 of 357 | #229 of 440 |
| National rank | #9153 of 16,910 | #3440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,003 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 47.1).
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Barnegat High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 47.3%).
- •Barnegat High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Barnegat High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 499.
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 Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 47.1 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 Barnegat High School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnegat High School: 1,003. Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnegat High School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Barnegat High School is 212th of 357 and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 229th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).