Cecil S. Collins Elementary vs Hillside Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades K–2
744 students
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
| Measure | Cecil S. Collins Elementary Barnegat, New Jersey | Hillside Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #930 of 1,479 | #391 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19845 of 50,301 | #3391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 744 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Barnegat | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 57.6).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3% vs 48.1%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Cecil S. Collins Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 743.
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 Cecil S. Collins Elementary better than Hillside Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Avenue School ranks higher (83.0 vs 57.6 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 Cecil S. Collins Elementary and Hillside Avenue School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary: 744. Hillside Avenue School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil S. Collins Elementary and Hillside Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary is 930th of 1,479 and Hillside Avenue School is 391st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).