Chews Elementary School vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chews Elementary School
Blackwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
Sterling High School
Somerdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
839 students
| Measure | Chews Elementary School Blackwood, New Jersey | Sterling High School Somerdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,479 | #251 of 357 |
| National rank | #20255 of 50,301 | #11490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 716 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 14% |
| city | Blackwood | Somerdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chews Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 37.9).
- •Chews Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 14%).
- •Chews Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Sterling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 38.7%).
- •Sterling High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
- •Sterling High School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 716.
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 Chews Elementary School better than Sterling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chews Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 37.9 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 Chews Elementary School and Sterling High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Blackwood and Somerdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chews Elementary School: 716. Sterling High School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chews Elementary School and Sterling High School rank in New Jersey?
Chews Elementary School is 943rd of 1,479 and Sterling High School is 251st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).