Glenwood Avenue Elementary School vs John E. Riley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
Wildwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
John E. Riley Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
367 students
| Measure | Glenwood Avenue Elementary School Wildwood, New Jersey | John E. Riley Elementary School South Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1409 of 1,479 | #484 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #42938 of 50,301 | #5030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| city | Wildwood | South Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Riley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 23.0).
- •John E. Riley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •John E. Riley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •John E. Riley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 83.1%).
- •Glenwood Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
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 Glenwood Avenue Elementary School better than John E. Riley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Riley Elementary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 23.0 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 Glenwood Avenue Elementary School and John E. Riley Elementary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Wildwood and South Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School: 367. John E. Riley Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Avenue Elementary School and John E. Riley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School is 1409th of 1,479 and John E. Riley Elementary School is 484th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).