Harding Township School vs Hillcrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Township School
New Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
Hillcrest School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
251 students
| Measure | Harding Township School New Vernon, New Jersey | Hillcrest School Morristown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,479 | #828 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #48 of 50,301 | #15667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 291 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | New Vernon | Morristown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 63.7).
- •Harding Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 56.2%).
- •Harding Township School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 11.4).
- •Harding Township School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 251.
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 Harding Township School better than Hillcrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Township School ranks higher (96.2 vs 63.7 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 Harding Township School and Hillcrest School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between New Vernon and Morristown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Township School: 291. Hillcrest School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Township School and Hillcrest School rank in New Jersey?
Harding Township School is 13th of 1,479 and Hillcrest School is 828th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).