Bee Meadow School vs Salem Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bee Meadow School
Whippany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Salem Drive School
Whippany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
| Measure | Bee Meadow School Whippany, New Jersey | Salem Drive School Whippany, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,479 | #268 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3675 of 50,301 | #1560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 294 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Whippany | Whippany |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 82.4).
- •Salem Drive School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Salem Drive School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Salem Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 6.1%).
- •Bee Meadow School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 245.
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 Bee Meadow School better than Salem Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Drive School ranks higher (87.3 vs 82.4 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 Bee Meadow School and Salem Drive School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Whippany and Whippany in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bee Meadow School: 294. Salem Drive School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bee Meadow School and Salem Drive School rank in New Jersey?
Bee Meadow School is 410th of 1,479 and Salem Drive School is 268th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).