Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School vs Langston Hughes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Langston Hughes Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey | Langston Hughes Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1255 of 1,479 | #1323 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35080 of 50,301 | #38762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 29.7).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 481.
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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School better than Langston Hughes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School ranks higher (35.3 vs 29.7 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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School and Langston Hughes Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School: 481. Langston Hughes Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School and Langston Hughes Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School is 1255th of 1,479 and Langston Hughes Elementary School is 1323rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).