Bayberry School vs Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayberry School
Watchung · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
391 students
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Bayberry School Watchung, New Jersey | Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,479 | #1377 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #366 of 50,301 | #41693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.3% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 23% |
| city | Watchung | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayberry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 25.0).
- •Bayberry School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 23%).
- •Bayberry School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Bayberry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.3% vs 83.2%).
- •Bayberry School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.8).
- •Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 391.
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 Bayberry School better than Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayberry School ranks higher (92.3 vs 25.0 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 Bayberry School and Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Watchung and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayberry School: 391. Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayberry School and Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bayberry School is 108th of 1,479 and Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is 1377th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).