C. Richard Applegate School vs Hardyston Township Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Richard Applegate School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Hardyston Township Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
| Measure | C. Richard Applegate School Freehold, New Jersey | Hardyston Township Elementary School Franklin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,479 | #707 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6231 of 50,301 | #11595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 358 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Freehold | Franklin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Richard Applegate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 69.6).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Hardyston Township Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Hardyston Township Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 17%).
- •Hardyston Township Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.9).
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 C. Richard Applegate School better than Hardyston Township Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C. Richard Applegate School ranks higher (77.8 vs 69.6 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 C. Richard Applegate School and Hardyston Township Elementary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Freehold and Franklin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Richard Applegate School: 358. Hardyston Township Elementary School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Richard Applegate School and Hardyston Township Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
C. Richard Applegate School is 525th of 1,479 and Hardyston Township Elementary School is 707th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).