C. Richard Applegate School vs Lafayette Mills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 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
Lafayette Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
459 students
| Measure | C. Richard Applegate School Freehold, New Jersey | Lafayette Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,479 | #224 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6231 of 50,301 | #1097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 358 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Freehold | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Mills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 77.8).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 17%).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.8).
- •Lafayette Mills School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 358.
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 Lafayette Mills School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Mills School ranks higher (88.7 vs 77.8 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 Lafayette Mills School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Freehold and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Richard Applegate School: 358. Lafayette Mills School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Richard Applegate School and Lafayette Mills School rank in New Jersey?
C. Richard Applegate School is 525th of 1,479 and Lafayette Mills School is 224th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).