Fort Dix Elementary School vs Samuel T. Busansky School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Dix Elementary School
Fort Dix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Samuel T. Busansky School
Pemberton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
| Measure | Fort Dix Elementary School Fort Dix, New Jersey | Samuel T. Busansky School Pemberton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,479 | #1051 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12346 of 50,301 | #24780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 296 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| city | Fort Dix | Pemberton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dix Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 50.6).
- •Fort Dix Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Fort Dix Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fort Dix Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 47.7%).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.6).
- •Fort Dix Elementary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 283.
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 Fort Dix Elementary School better than Samuel T. Busansky School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dix Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 50.6 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 Fort Dix Elementary School and Samuel T. Busansky School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Dix and Pemberton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dix Elementary School: 296. Samuel T. Busansky School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dix Elementary School and Samuel T. Busansky School rank in New Jersey?
Fort Dix Elementary School is 736th of 1,479 and Samuel T. Busansky School is 1051st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).