Branch Brook School vs Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 901 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branch Brook School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
60 students
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
690 students
| Measure | Branch Brook School Newark, New Jersey | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #878 of 1,479 | #1477 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #17339 of 50,301 | #47625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 60 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 12% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branch Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 15.0).
- •Branch Brook School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 12%).
- •Branch Brook School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Branch Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 88.3%).
- •Branch Brook School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.4).
- •Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 60.
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 Branch Brook School better than Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Branch Brook School ranks higher (61.2 vs 15.0 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 Branch Brook School and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branch Brook School: 60. Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branch Brook School and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Branch Brook School is 878th of 1,479 and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is 1477th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).