Belmont Runyon Elementary School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
University High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 8–12
426 students
| Measure | Belmont Runyon Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | University High School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 1,479 | #323 of 357 |
| National rank | #45995 of 50,301 | #15004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 508 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 6% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 18.1).
- •Belmont Runyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •University High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Belmont Runyon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 82.2%).
- •University High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Belmont Runyon Elementary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 426.
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 Belmont Runyon Elementary School better than University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (21.7 vs 18.1 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 Belmont Runyon Elementary School and University High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Runyon Elementary School: 508. University High School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Runyon Elementary School and University High School rank in New Jersey?
Belmont Runyon Elementary School is 1460th of 1,479 and University High School is 323rd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).