Frank J Smith Elementary vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank J Smith Elementary
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
239 students
Hillside Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
| Measure | Frank J Smith Elementary East Hanover, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 1,479 | #48 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #85 of 50,301 | #176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 239 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | East Hanover | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank J Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 94.1).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 4.2%).
- •Frank J Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.2).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 239.
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 Frank J Smith Elementary better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank J Smith Elementary ranks higher (95.2 vs 94.1 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 Frank J Smith Elementary and Hillside Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank J Smith Elementary: 239. Hillside Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank J Smith Elementary and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Frank J Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,479 and Hillside Elementary School is 48th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).