Califon Public School vs Old Turnpike School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Califon Public School
Califon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
94 students
Old Turnpike School
Califon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
217 students
| Measure | Califon Public School Califon, New Jersey | Old Turnpike School Califon, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,479 | #32 of 440 |
| National rank | #5590 of 50,301 | #91 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 94 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| city | Califon | Califon |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Turnpike School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 78.9).
- •Califon Public School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Old Turnpike School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Califon Public School does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 9.0).
- •Old Turnpike School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 94.
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 Califon Public School better than Old Turnpike School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Turnpike School ranks higher (93.8 vs 78.9 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 Califon Public School and Old Turnpike School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Califon and Califon in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Califon Public School: 94. Old Turnpike School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Califon Public School and Old Turnpike School rank in New Jersey?
Califon Public School is 504th of 1,479 and Old Turnpike School is 32nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).