Discovery Charter School vs Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 165 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School
Newark · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
99 students
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,169 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Newark, New Jersey | Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #334 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #8056 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 99 | 2,169 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 2,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 33.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Great Oaks Legacy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 84.8%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 33.9).
- •Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 99.
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 Discovery Charter School better than Great Oaks Legacy Charter 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 Discovery Charter School and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School?
About 165 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 99. Great Oaks Legacy Charter School: 2,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Discovery Charter School is 334th of 440 and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).