George Washington Middle School vs Packanack Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Packanack Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle School Wayne, New Jersey | Packanack Elementary School Wayne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 440 | #397 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #261 of 15,369 | #3483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| city | Wayne | Wayne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 82.8).
- •Packanack Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Packanack Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 19.1%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.6).
- •George Washington Middle School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 408.
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 Washington Middle School better than Packanack Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle School ranks higher (90.4 vs 82.8 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 Washington Middle School and Packanack Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wayne and Wayne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle School: 493. Packanack Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle School and Packanack Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Middle School is 72nd of 440 and Packanack Elementary School is 397th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).