Green Brook Middle School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Brook Middle School
Green Brook · Public middle · Grades 5–8
304 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Green Brook Middle School Green Brook, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 440 | #1407 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #405 of 15,369 | #42885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 304 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 16% |
| city | Green Brook | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Brook Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 23.1).
- •Green Brook Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 16%).
- •Green Brook Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 17%).
- •Green Brook Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 82.5%).
- •Green Brook Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 304.
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 Green Brook Middle School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Brook Middle School ranks higher (88.5 vs 23.1 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 Green Brook Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Green Brook and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Brook Middle School: 304. Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Brook Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Green Brook Middle School is 99th of 440 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1407th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).