Countryside Elementary School vs Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
Parkway Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey | Parkway Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #399 of 1,479 | #493 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3510 of 50,301 | #5262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 293 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Mount Laurel | Mount Laurel |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 79.5).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 16.7%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.8).
- •Parkway Elementary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 293.
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 Countryside Elementary School better than Parkway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 79.5 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 Countryside Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Laurel and Mount Laurel in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 293. Parkway Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Countryside Elementary School is 399th of 1,479 and Parkway Elementary School is 493rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).