Edward V. Walton Primary School vs Jonathan Dayton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
511 students
Jonathan Dayton High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
654 students
| Measure | Edward V. Walton Primary School Springfield, New Jersey | Jonathan Dayton High School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,479 | #157 of 357 |
| National rank | #2088 of 50,301 | #6335 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward V. Walton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 57.9).
- •Edward V. Walton Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 19.7%).
- •Edward V. Walton Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Jonathan Dayton High School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 511.
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 Edward V. Walton Primary School better than Jonathan Dayton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward V. Walton Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 57.9 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 Edward V. Walton Primary School and Jonathan Dayton High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward V. Walton Primary School: 511. Jonathan Dayton High School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward V. Walton Primary School and Jonathan Dayton High School rank in New Jersey?
Edward V. Walton Primary School is 314th of 1,479 and Jonathan Dayton High School is 157th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).