Delia Bolden Elementary School vs South Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
South Mountain Elementary School
S Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Delia Bolden Elementary School Maplewood, New Jersey | South Mountain Elementary School S Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,479 | #383 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3126 of 50,301 | #3244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 518 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Maplewood | S Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.5 vs 83.3).
- •Delia Bolden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •South Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 8.5%).
- •South Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •South Mountain Elementary School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 518.
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 Delia Bolden Elementary School better than South Mountain Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Delia Bolden Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maplewood and S Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delia Bolden Elementary School: 518. South Mountain Elementary School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delia Bolden Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Delia Bolden Elementary School is 378th of 1,479 and South Mountain Elementary School is 383rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).