Dunellen High School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunellen High School
Dunellen · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Dunellen High School Dunellen, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 357 | #1407 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10679 of 16,910 | #42885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Dunellen | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunellen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 23.1).
- •Dunellen High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Dunellen High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Dunellen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 82.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Dunellen High School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 383.
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 Dunellen High School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunellen High School ranks higher (41.1 vs 23.1 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 Dunellen High School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dunellen and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunellen High School: 409. Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunellen High School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dunellen High School is 238th of 357 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1407th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).