Dr. Charles C. Polk School vs Grace Wilday Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Roselle · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Roselle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles C. Polk School Roselle, New Jersey | Grace Wilday Junior High School Roselle, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,479 | #407 of 440 |
| National rank | #34739 of 50,301 | #11568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 315 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Roselle | Roselle |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 31.7).
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Grace Wilday Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Grace Wilday Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 75.2%).
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.1).
- •Grace Wilday Junior High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 315.
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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School better than Grace Wilday Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles C. Polk School ranks higher (35.8 vs 31.7 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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Grace Wilday Junior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Roselle and Roselle in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School: 315. Grace Wilday Junior High School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Grace Wilday Junior High School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School is 1249th of 1,479 and Grace Wilday Junior High School is 407th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).