Central Elementary School vs Willow Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Great Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
349 students
Willow Grove Elementary School
Hackettstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
320 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Great Meadows, New Jersey | Willow Grove Elementary School Hackettstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,479 | #480 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3936 of 50,301 | #4956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 349 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Great Meadows | Hackettstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 80.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 45%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.5).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 320.
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 Willow Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.1 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 Willow Grove Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Great Meadows and Hackettstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 349. Willow Grove Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 427th of 1,479 and Willow Grove Elementary School is 480th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).