Buckshutem Road School vs Fairfield Township School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckshutem Road School
Bridgeton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
653 students
Fairfield Township School
Bridgeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
526 students
| Measure | Buckshutem Road School Bridgeton, New Jersey | Fairfield Township School Bridgeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,479 | #1430 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #47377 of 50,301 | #43895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 653 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Bridgeton | Bridgeton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 15.5).
- •Buckshutem Road School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Fairfield Township School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Fairfield Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 92%).
- •Fairfield Township School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Buckshutem Road School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 526.
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 Buckshutem Road School better than Fairfield Township School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Township School ranks higher (21.5 vs 15.5 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 Buckshutem Road School and Fairfield Township School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgeton and Bridgeton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckshutem Road School: 653. Fairfield Township School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckshutem Road School and Fairfield Township School rank in New Jersey?
Buckshutem Road School is 1476th of 1,479 and Fairfield Township School is 1430th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).