Carteret Junior High School vs Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Junior High School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 7–8
568 students
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
Port Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
| Measure | Carteret Junior High School Carteret, New Jersey | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School Port Reading, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 440 | #1054 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9244 of 15,369 | #24999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Carteret | Port Reading |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 42.6).
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 78%).
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Carteret Junior High School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 385.
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 Carteret Junior High School better than Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Reading Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 42.6 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 Carteret Junior High School and Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Port Reading in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Junior High School: 568. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Junior High School and Port Reading Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Junior High School is 359th of 440 and Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is 1054th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).