Forked River Elementary School vs Lacey Township High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forked River Elementary School
Forked River · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
479 students
Lacey Township High School
Lanoka Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,119 students
| Measure | Forked River Elementary School Forked River, New Jersey | Lacey Township High School Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1023 of 1,479 | #219 of 357 |
| National rank | #23389 of 50,301 | #9430 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 479 | 1,119 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 1,119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Forked River | Lanoka Harbor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forked River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 46.1).
- •Forked River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Lacey Township High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Lacey Township High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 43.2%).
- •Forked River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Lacey Township High School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 479.
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 Forked River Elementary School better than Lacey Township High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forked River Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 46.1 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 Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Forked River and Lanoka Harbor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forked River Elementary School: 479. Lacey Township High School: 1,119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township High School rank in New Jersey?
Forked River Elementary School is 1023rd of 1,479 and Lacey Township High School is 219th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).