Denbo Crichton School vs Samuel T. Busansky School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denbo Crichton School
Browns Mills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
855 students
Samuel T. Busansky School
Pemberton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
| Measure | Denbo Crichton School Browns Mills, New Jersey | Samuel T. Busansky School Pemberton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 1,479 | #1051 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13477 of 50,301 | #24780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 855 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Browns Mills | Pemberton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denbo Crichton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 50.6).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •Denbo Crichton School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 283.
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 Denbo Crichton School better than Samuel T. Busansky School?
On the Success Index (US), Denbo Crichton School ranks higher (66.9 vs 50.6 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 Denbo Crichton School and Samuel T. Busansky School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Browns Mills and Pemberton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denbo Crichton School: 855. Samuel T. Busansky School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denbo Crichton School and Samuel T. Busansky School rank in New Jersey?
Denbo Crichton School is 768th of 1,479 and Samuel T. Busansky School is 1051st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).