Clinton Elementary School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Hillside Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
386 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,479 | #600 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #42343 of 50,301 | #8195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Plainfield | Mount Laurel |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 23.9).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 83.9%).
- •Clinton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.5).
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 Clinton Elementary School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 23.9 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 Clinton Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Mount Laurel in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary School: 386. Hillside Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clinton Elementary School is 1394th of 1,479 and Hillside Elementary School is 600th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).