Central High School vs Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
774 students
| Measure | Central High School Newark, New Jersey | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 357 | #1446 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15778 of 16,910 | #44914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,051 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 12% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 16.9).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2%).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 86.2%).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 774.
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 High School better than Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Louise A. Spencer Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 16.9 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 High School and Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,051. Louise A. Spencer Elementary School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Louise A. Spencer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central High School is 347th of 357 and Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is 1446th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).