Henry E. Harris Community School vs William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry E. Harris Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
657 students
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,203 students
| Measure | Henry E. Harris Community School Bayonne, New Jersey | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 1,479 | #1177 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #25242 of 50,301 | #31358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 657 | 1,203 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| city | Bayonne | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry E. Harris Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 40.9).
- •Henry E. Harris Community School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Henry E. Harris Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Henry E. Harris Community School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 657.
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 Henry E. Harris Community School better than William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
On the Success Index (US), Henry E. Harris Community School ranks higher (49.9 vs 40.9 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 Henry E. Harris Community School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bayonne and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry E. Harris Community School: 657. William Shemin Midtown Community School #8: 1,203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry E. Harris Community School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 rank in New Jersey?
Henry E. Harris Community School is 1064th of 1,479 and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 1177th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).