Hillsborough Township Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–4
467 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
467 students
| Measure | Hillsborough Township Elementary School Hillsborough, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #228 of 1,479 | #211 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1121 of 50,301 | #986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 467 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | Hillsborough | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.6 vs 89.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 21.6%).
- •Hillsborough Township Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.7).
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 Hillsborough Township Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillsborough Township Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School: 467. Jefferson Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough Township Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School is 228th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 211th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).