Barringer High School vs Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 691 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barringer High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
570 students
| Measure | Barringer High School Newark, New Jersey | Dr. E. Alma Flagg School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 357 | #1452 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15920 of 16,910 | #45443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,894 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 20% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. E. Alma Flagg School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 16.0).
- •Dr. E. Alma Flagg School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Dr. E. Alma Flagg School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Barringer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Dr. E. Alma Flagg School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •Barringer High School is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 570.
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 Barringer High School better than Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. E. Alma Flagg School ranks higher (19.0 vs 16.0 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 Barringer High School and Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barringer High School: 1,894. Dr. E. Alma Flagg School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barringer High School and Dr. E. Alma Flagg School rank in New Jersey?
Barringer High School is 349th of 357 and Dr. E. Alma Flagg School is 1452nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).