East End School vs Somerset School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East End School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
451 students
Somerset School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students
| Measure | East End School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Somerset School North Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1159 of 1,479 | #401 of 440 |
| National rank | #30687 of 50,301 | #11242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 451 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | North Plainfield | North Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East End School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 33.3).
- •East End School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •East End School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •East End School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 82.1%).
- •Somerset School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.0).
- •Somerset School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 451.
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 End School better than Somerset School?
On the Success Index (US), East End School ranks higher (41.9 vs 33.3 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 East End School and Somerset School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and North Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East End School: 451. Somerset School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East End School and Somerset School rank in New Jersey?
East End School is 1159th of 1,479 and Somerset School is 401st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).