Birchwood Elementary School vs Morris Knolls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Morris Knolls High School
Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,450 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Morris Knolls High School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,479 | #81 of 357 |
| National rank | #5287 of 50,301 | #2216 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 314 | 1,450 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 1,450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Dover | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 74.6).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 21%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Morris Knolls High School is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 314.
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Morris Knolls High School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 74.6 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Morris Knolls High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Dover and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 314. Morris Knolls High School: 1,450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Morris Knolls High School rank in New Jersey?
Birchwood Elementary School is 495th of 1,479 and Morris Knolls High School is 81st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).