Green Hills School vs Merriam Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Hills School
Greendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
Merriam Avenue School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
483 students
| Measure | Green Hills School Greendell, New Jersey | Merriam Avenue School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,479 | #913 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #689 of 50,301 | #19071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 414 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| city | Greendell | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 58.7).
- •Green Hills School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Green Hills School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Green Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 55.7%).
- •Green Hills School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •Merriam Avenue School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 414.
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 Hills School better than Merriam Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Hills School ranks higher (90.5 vs 58.7 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 Hills School and Merriam Avenue School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Greendell and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Hills School: 414. Merriam Avenue School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Hills School and Merriam Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Green Hills School is 174th of 1,479 and Merriam Avenue School is 913th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).