General Charles G. Harker School vs Mary S. Shoemaker School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Charles G. Harker School
Woolwich Township · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
696 students
Mary S. Shoemaker School
Woodstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | General Charles G. Harker School Woolwich Township, New Jersey | Mary S. Shoemaker School Woodstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #610 of 1,479 | #548 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8387 of 50,301 | #6712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| city | Woolwich Township | Woodstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary S. Shoemaker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 74.3).
- •Mary S. Shoemaker School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Mary S. Shoemaker School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •General Charles G. Harker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 29.2%).
- •General Charles G. Harker School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •General Charles G. Harker School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 528.
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 General Charles G. Harker School better than Mary S. Shoemaker School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary S. Shoemaker School ranks higher (77.0 vs 74.3 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 General Charles G. Harker School and Mary S. Shoemaker School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Woolwich Township and Woodstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Charles G. Harker School: 696. Mary S. Shoemaker School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Charles G. Harker School and Mary S. Shoemaker School rank in New Jersey?
General Charles G. Harker School is 610th of 1,479 and Mary S. Shoemaker School is 548th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).