Chester M. Stephens Elementary School vs Mount Olive High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Budd Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Mount Olive High School
Flanders · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,520 students
| Measure | Chester M. Stephens Elementary School Budd Lake, New Jersey | Mount Olive High School Flanders, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #520 of 1,479 | #72 of 357 |
| National rank | #6072 of 50,301 | #1945 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,520 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| city | Budd Lake | Flanders |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 76.0).
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Mount Olive High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Mount Olive High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 27.3%).
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Mount Olive High School is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 696.
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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School better than Mount Olive High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester M. Stephens Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 76.0 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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Budd Lake and Flanders in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School: 696. Mount Olive High School: 1,520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive High School rank in New Jersey?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is 520th of 1,479 and Mount Olive High School is 72nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).