Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School vs Washington Community School #9
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
690 students
Washington Community School #9
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
691 students
| Measure | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Washington Community School #9 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1477 of 1,479 | #925 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #47625 of 50,301 | #19682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 690 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Newark | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Community School #9 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 15.0).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Washington Community School #9 does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Washington Community School #9 is the larger school with 691 students compared with 690.
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. William H. Horton Elementary School better than Washington Community School #9?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Community School #9 ranks higher (57.9 vs 15.0 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. William H. Horton Elementary School and Washington Community School #9?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Newark and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School: 690. Washington Community School #9: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School and Washington Community School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is 1477th of 1,479 and Washington Community School #9 is 925th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).