Central Elementary School vs Shark River Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Wall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
Shark River Hills Elementary School
Neptune · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Wall, New Jersey | Shark River Hills Elementary School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,479 | #998 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4525 of 50,301 | #22390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Wall | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 54.0).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 23.4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 244.
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 Shark River Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 54.0 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 Shark River Hills Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wall and Neptune in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 494. Shark River Hills Elementary School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Shark River Hills Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 454th of 1,479 and Shark River Hills Elementary School is 998th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).