Forked River Elementary School vs Mill Pond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 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
Mill Pond Elementary School
Lanoka Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
599 students
| Measure | Forked River Elementary School Forked River, New Jersey | Mill Pond Elementary School Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1023 of 1,479 | #899 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #23389 of 50,301 | #18344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 479 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Forked River | Lanoka Harbor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 52.5).
- •Forked River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 43.2%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School is the larger school with 599 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 Mill Pond Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Pond Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 52.5 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 Mill Pond Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Forked River and Lanoka Harbor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forked River Elementary School: 479. Mill Pond Elementary School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forked River Elementary School and Mill Pond Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forked River Elementary School is 1023rd of 1,479 and Mill Pond Elementary School is 899th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).