Barringer High School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 663 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
McKinley Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students
| Measure | Barringer High School Newark, New Jersey | McKinley Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 357 | #1467 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15920 of 16,910 | #46666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,894 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •McKinley Elementary 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 85.1%).
- •Barringer High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Barringer High School is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 917.
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 McKinley Elementary School?
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 Barringer High School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barringer High School: 1,894. McKinley Elementary School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barringer High School and McKinley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Barringer High School is 349th of 357 and McKinley Elementary School is 1467th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).