Brighton Avenue School vs Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Avenue School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
544 students
| Measure | Brighton Avenue School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,479 | #1417 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #37396 of 50,301 | #43141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 302 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 22.7).
- •Brighton Avenue School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Brighton Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 92.1%).
- •Brighton Avenue School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.5).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is the larger school with 544 students compared with 302.
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 Brighton Avenue School better than Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Avenue School ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.7 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 Brighton Avenue School and Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Avenue School: 302. Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Avenue School and Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex rank in New Jersey?
Brighton Avenue School is 1294th of 1,479 and Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 1417th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).