Brayton Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brayton Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
335 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
221 students
| Measure | Brayton Elementary School Summit, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Summit, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,479 | #344 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #368 of 50,301 | #2442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 335 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 85.0).
- •Brayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Brayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Brayton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 27.1%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.9).
- •Brayton Elementary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 221.
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 Brayton Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brayton Elementary School ranks higher (92.3 vs 85.0 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 Brayton Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brayton Elementary School: 335. Jefferson Elementary School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brayton Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Brayton Elementary School is 109th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 344th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).