Bay Head Elementary vs Point Pleasant Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Head Elementary
Bay Head · Public elementary · Grades K–8
125 students
Point Pleasant Beach High School
Point Pleasant Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Bay Head Elementary Bay Head, New Jersey | Point Pleasant Beach High School Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,479 | #71 of 357 |
| National rank | #3502 of 50,301 | #1921 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 125 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Bay Head | Point Pleasant Beach |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Head Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 76.1).
- •Bay Head Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Bay Head Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Bay Head Elementary does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 8.5).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 125.
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 Bay Head Elementary better than Point Pleasant Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Head Elementary ranks higher (82.7 vs 76.1 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 Bay Head Elementary and Point Pleasant Beach High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bay Head and Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Head Elementary: 125. Point Pleasant Beach High School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Head Elementary and Point Pleasant Beach High School rank in New Jersey?
Bay Head Elementary is 398th of 1,479 and Point Pleasant Beach High School is 71st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).