C. Richard Applegate School vs West Freehold School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 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
West Freehold School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | C. Richard Applegate School Freehold, New Jersey | West Freehold School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,479 | #287 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6231 of 50,301 | #1770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Freehold | Freehold |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Freehold School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 77.8).
- •West Freehold School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •West Freehold School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 17.9%).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.4).
- •West Freehold School is the larger school with 447 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 West Freehold School?
On the Success Index (US), West Freehold School ranks higher (86.7 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 West Freehold School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Freehold and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Richard Applegate School: 358. West Freehold School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Richard Applegate School and West Freehold School rank in New Jersey?
C. Richard Applegate School is 525th of 1,479 and West Freehold School is 287th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).