East Hanover Middle School vs Riker Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hanover Middle School
East Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
Riker Hill Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | East Hanover Middle School East Hanover, New Jersey | Riker Hill Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #117 of 440 | #111 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #573 of 15,369 | #378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 325 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 78% |
| city | East Hanover | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riker Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 86.7).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 51%).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •East Hanover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 4%).
- •East Hanover Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.6).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 325.
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 Hanover Middle School better than Riker Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riker Hill Elementary School ranks higher (92.3 vs 86.7 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 Hanover Middle School and Riker Hill Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hanover Middle School: 325. Riker Hill Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hanover Middle School and Riker Hill Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
East Hanover Middle School is 117th of 440 and Riker Hill Elementary School is 111th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).