Emerson Community School vs Green Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Community School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Green Hills School
Greendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
| Measure | Emerson Community School Plainfield, New Jersey | Green Hills School Greendell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,479 | #174 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34578 of 50,301 | #689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 69% |
| city | Plainfield | Greendell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 36.1).
- •Green Hills School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 31%).
- •Green Hills School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Green Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 72.7%).
- •Green Hills School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
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 Emerson Community School better than Green Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Hills School ranks higher (90.5 vs 36.1 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 Emerson Community School and Green Hills School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Greendell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Community School: 414. Green Hills School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Community School and Green Hills School rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Community School is 1245th of 1,479 and Green Hills School is 174th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).