Emerson Community School vs Pinnacle Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 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
Pinnacle Academy High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
67 students
| Measure | Emerson Community School Plainfield, New Jersey | Pinnacle Academy High School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,479 | #278 of 357 |
| National rank | #34578 of 50,301 | #13031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 414 | 67 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 67 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 31.4).
- •Emerson Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 74.6%).
- •Emerson Community School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 22.3).
- •Emerson Community School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 67.
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 Pinnacle Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Community School ranks higher (36.1 vs 31.4 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 Pinnacle Academy High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Community School: 414. Pinnacle Academy High School: 67. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Community School and Pinnacle Academy High School rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Community School is 1245th of 1,479 and Pinnacle Academy High School is 278th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).