Cranford High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranford High School
Cranford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
Washington Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
300 students
| Measure | Cranford High School Cranford, New Jersey | Washington Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 357 | #44 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2634 of 16,910 | #172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,116 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 87% |
| city | Cranford | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 72.7).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 36%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 1.9%).
- •Cranford High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
- •Cranford High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 300.
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 Cranford High School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.7 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 Cranford High School and Washington Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranford High School: 1,116. Washington Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranford High School and Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cranford High School is 93rd of 357 and Washington Elementary School is 44th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).