County Road School vs Merritt Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
County Road School
Demarest · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
221 students
Merritt Memorial
Cresskill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
282 students
| Measure | County Road School Demarest, New Jersey | Merritt Memorial Cresskill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #219 of 1,479 | #22 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1056 of 50,301 | #79 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 221 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Demarest | Cresskill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 88.8).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 1.8%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
- •Merritt Memorial is the larger school with 282 students compared with 221.
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 County Road School better than Merritt Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Memorial ranks higher (95.3 vs 88.8 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 County Road School and Merritt Memorial?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Demarest and Cresskill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
County Road School: 221. Merritt Memorial: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do County Road School and Merritt Memorial rank in New Jersey?
County Road School is 219th of 1,479 and Merritt Memorial is 22nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).