East Dover Elementary School vs Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Seaside Hts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
157 students
| Measure | East Dover Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey | Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School Seaside Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,479 | #1393 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24320 of 50,301 | #42236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 584 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Toms River | Seaside Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Dover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 24.1).
- •East Dover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •East Dover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •East Dover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 79.6%).
- •Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 12.4).
- •East Dover Elementary School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 157.
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 East Dover Elementary School better than Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Dover Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 24.1 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 East Dover Elementary School and Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Seaside Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Dover Elementary School: 584. Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Dover Elementary School and Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
East Dover Elementary School is 1040th of 1,479 and Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is 1393rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).