Dawes Avenue Elementary School vs Ocean City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Somers Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
Ocean City High School
Ocean City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
| Measure | Dawes Avenue Elementary School Somers Point, New Jersey | Ocean City High School Ocean City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1229 of 1,479 | #116 of 357 |
| National rank | #33827 of 50,301 | #3854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Somers Point | Ocean City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 37.2).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Ocean City High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Ocean City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 73%).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.8).
- •Ocean City High School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 341.
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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School better than Ocean City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean City High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 37.2 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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Ocean City High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Somers Point and Ocean City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School: 341. Ocean City High School: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Ocean City High School rank in New Jersey?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 1229th of 1,479 and Ocean City High School is 116th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).