Hillside Avenue School vs Walnut Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 752 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
Walnut Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
304 students
| Measure | Hillside Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey | Walnut Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,479 | #500 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3391 of 50,301 | #5393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 743 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3% | 1.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Cranford | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 79.3).
- •Walnut Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 3%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.2).
- •Hillside Avenue School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 304.
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 Hillside Avenue School better than Walnut Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Avenue School ranks higher (83.0 vs 79.3 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 Hillside Avenue School and Walnut Avenue School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Cranford and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Avenue School: 743. Walnut Avenue School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Avenue School and Walnut Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Avenue School is 391st of 1,479 and Walnut Avenue School is 500th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).