Butler High School vs Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Butler · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
Bloomingdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
232 students
| Measure | Butler High School Butler, New Jersey | Samuel R. Donald Elementary School Bloomingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 357 | #728 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3492 of 16,910 | #12162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 482 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Butler | Bloomingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.2 vs 68.8).
- •Samuel R. Donald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Butler High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Butler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 32.8%).
- •Samuel R. Donald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.7).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 232.
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 Butler High School better than Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Butler High School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Butler and Bloomingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 482. Samuel R. Donald Elementary School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Butler High School is 109th of 357 and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is 728th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).