George L. Hess Educational Complex vs Oakcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Mays Landing · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
1,315 students
Oakcrest High School
Mays Landing · Public high · Grades 9–12
949 students
| Measure | George L. Hess Educational Complex Mays Landing, New Jersey | Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1127 of 1,479 | #249 of 357 |
| National rank | #29198 of 50,301 | #11461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,315 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| city | Mays Landing | Mays Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 38.0).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 66.3%).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 949.
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 George L. Hess Educational Complex better than Oakcrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), George L. Hess Educational Complex ranks higher (44.1 vs 38.0 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 George L. Hess Educational Complex and Oakcrest High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mays Landing and Mays Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L. Hess Educational Complex: 1,315. Oakcrest High School: 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L. Hess Educational Complex and Oakcrest High School rank in New Jersey?
George L. Hess Educational Complex is 1127th of 1,479 and Oakcrest High School is 249th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).