Hopewell Valley Central High School vs Stony Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
Pennington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Stony Brook Elementary School
Pennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Hopewell Valley Central High School Pennington, New Jersey | Stony Brook Elementary School Pennington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #61 of 357 | #23 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1361 of 16,910 | #82 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,068 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 79% |
| city | Pennington | Pennington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stony Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 79.4).
- •Stony Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •Stony Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 70%).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 12.7%).
- •Stony Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 395.
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 Hopewell Valley Central High School better than Stony Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stony Brook Elementary School ranks higher (95.3 vs 79.4 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School and Stony Brook Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Pennington and Pennington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell Valley Central High School: 1,068. Stony Brook Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell Valley Central High School and Stony Brook Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is 61st of 357 and Stony Brook Elementary School is 23rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).