Battle Hill Elementary vs David Brearley Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Hill Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
414 students
David Brearley Middle/High School
Kenilworth · Public high · Grades 7–12
774 students
| Measure | Battle Hill Elementary Union, New Jersey | David Brearley Middle/High School Kenilworth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,479 | #218 of 357 |
| National rank | #17972 of 50,301 | #9393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 414 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 18% |
| city | Union | Kenilworth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battle Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 46.2).
- •Battle Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Battle Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •David Brearley Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 46.4%).
- •David Brearley Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •David Brearley Middle/High School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 414.
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 Battle Hill Elementary better than David Brearley Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Battle Hill Elementary ranks higher (60.3 vs 46.2 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 Battle Hill Elementary and David Brearley Middle/High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Union and Kenilworth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Hill Elementary: 414. David Brearley Middle/High School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Hill Elementary and David Brearley Middle/High School rank in New Jersey?
Battle Hill Elementary is 892nd of 1,479 and David Brearley Middle/High School is 218th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).