Dickerson Elementary School vs Hilltop School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickerson Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
Hilltop School
Mendham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students
| Measure | Dickerson Elementary School Chester, New Jersey | Hilltop School Mendham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #161 of 1,479 | #105 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #619 of 50,301 | #355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 356 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Chester | Mendham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 90.8).
- •Hilltop School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 6.2%).
- •Hilltop School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Dickerson Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 289.
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 Dickerson Elementary School better than Hilltop School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop School ranks higher (92.4 vs 90.8 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 Dickerson Elementary School and Hilltop School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Mendham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickerson Elementary School: 356. Hilltop School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickerson Elementary School and Hilltop School rank in New Jersey?
Dickerson Elementary School is 161st of 1,479 and Hilltop School is 105th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).