East Dover Elementary School vs Island Heights 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.
East Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Island Heights Elementary School
Island Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
| Measure | East Dover Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey | Island Heights Elementary School Island Heights, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,479 | #216 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24320 of 50,301 | #1037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 584 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| city | Toms River | Island Heights |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 51.2).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 44%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.4).
- •East Dover Elementary School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 142.
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 Island Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Island Heights Elementary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 51.2 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 Island Heights Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Island Heights in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Dover Elementary School: 584. Island Heights Elementary School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Dover Elementary School and Island Heights Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
East Dover Elementary School is 1040th of 1,479 and Island Heights Elementary School is 216th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).