Harding Township School vs Thomas Jefferson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.3 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
Thomas Jefferson School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
285 students
| Measure | Harding Township School New Vernon, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School Morristown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,479 | #661 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #48 of 50,301 | #10089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 291 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| 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 71.8).
- •Harding Township School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Harding Township School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 59%).
- •Harding Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 42.1%).
- •Harding Township School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.6).
- •Harding Township School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 285.
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 Thomas Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Township School ranks higher (96.2 vs 71.8 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 Harding Township School and Thomas Jefferson School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between New Vernon and Morristown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Township School: 291. Thomas Jefferson School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Township School and Thomas Jefferson School rank in New Jersey?
Harding Township School is 13th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson School is 661st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).