Durban Avenue Elementary School vs Nixon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durban Avenue Elementary School
Hopatcong · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
286 students
Nixon Elementary School
Landing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
| Measure | Durban Avenue Elementary School Hopatcong, New Jersey | Nixon Elementary School Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 1,479 | #787 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22832 of 50,301 | #14193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 286 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Hopatcong | Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nixon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 53.3).
- •Nixon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Nixon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Durban Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 37.2%).
- •Nixon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •Durban Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 261.
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 Durban Avenue Elementary School better than Nixon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nixon Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 53.3 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 Durban Avenue Elementary School and Nixon Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hopatcong and Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durban Avenue Elementary School: 286. Nixon Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durban Avenue Elementary School and Nixon Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Durban Avenue Elementary School is 1010th of 1,479 and Nixon Elementary School is 787th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).