Central Elementary School vs Hanover Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
Hanover Park High School
East Hanover · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School East Hanover, New Jersey | Hanover Park High School East Hanover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,479 | #46 of 357 |
| National rank | #1569 of 50,301 | #913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| city | East Hanover | East Hanover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 82.7).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Hanover Park High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 2.5%).
- •Hanover Park High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Hanover Park High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 439.
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 Central Elementary School better than Hanover Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 82.7 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 Central Elementary School and Hanover Park High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and East Hanover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Hanover Park High School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Hanover Park High School rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 272nd of 1,479 and Hanover Park High School is 46th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).