Dogwood Hill Elementary School vs Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Heights Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Dogwood Hill Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey | Heights Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,479 | #304 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4927 of 50,301 | #1981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 234 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 80.1).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 14.5%).
- •Dogwood Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 234.
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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School better than Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 80.1 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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School and Heights Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School: 234. Heights Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Hill Elementary School and Heights Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is 476th of 1,479 and Heights Elementary School is 304th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).