Bloomsbury Borough School vs Pohatcong Township School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomsbury Borough School
Bloomsbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
98 students
Pohatcong Township School
Phillipsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
| Measure | Bloomsbury Borough School Bloomsbury, New Jersey | Pohatcong Township School Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #634 of 1,479 | #746 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9360 of 50,301 | #12900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 98 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 42% |
| city | Bloomsbury | Phillipsburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bloomsbury Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 67.8).
- •Bloomsbury Borough School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Pohatcong Township School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Bloomsbury Borough School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 31.4%).
- •Bloomsbury Borough School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.3).
- •Pohatcong Township School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 98.
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 Bloomsbury Borough School better than Pohatcong Township School?
On the Success Index (US), Bloomsbury Borough School ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.8 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 Bloomsbury Borough School and Pohatcong Township School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomsbury and Phillipsburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomsbury Borough School: 98. Pohatcong Township School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomsbury Borough School and Pohatcong Township School rank in New Jersey?
Bloomsbury Borough School is 634th of 1,479 and Pohatcong Township School is 746th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).