Charles J. Riley/ School 9 vs School 8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students
School 8
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students
| Measure | Charles J. Riley/ School 9 Paterson, New Jersey | School 8 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,479 | #1416 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #25739 of 50,301 | #43041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 682 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 12% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J. Riley/ School 9 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 22.9).
- •Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 78.3%).
- •Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is the larger school with 682 students compared with 411.
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 Charles J. Riley/ School 9 better than School 8?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J. Riley/ School 9 ranks higher (49.1 vs 22.9 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 Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and School 8?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9: 682. School 8: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and School 8 rank in New Jersey?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is 1071st of 1,479 and School 8 is 1416th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).