East Side High School vs Oliver Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 924 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Side High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students
| Measure | East Side High School Newark, New Jersey | Oliver Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 357 | #1037 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15909 of 16,910 | #24147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,046 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 43% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 16.1).
- •Oliver Street School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 8%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •East Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 83%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •East Side High School is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 1,034.
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 Side High School better than Oliver Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Street School ranks higher (51.5 vs 16.1 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 Side High School and Oliver Street School?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Side High School: 2,046. Oliver Street School: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side High School and Oliver Street School rank in New Jersey?
East Side High School is 348th of 357 and Oliver Street School is 1037th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).