Benjamin Banneker Academy vs Langston Hughes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 480 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
Langston Hughes Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Langston Hughes Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1323 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #38762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | – | 554 |
| Enrollment | – | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
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 Benjamin Banneker Academy better than Langston Hughes Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benjamin Banneker Academy and Langston Hughes Elementary School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
How do Benjamin Banneker Academy and Langston Hughes Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is unranked and Langston Hughes Elementary School is 1323rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).