Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School vs Island Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Seaside Hts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
157 students
Island Heights Elementary School
Island Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
| Measure | Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School Seaside Hts, New Jersey | Island Heights Elementary School Island Heights, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,479 | #216 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #42236 of 50,301 | #1037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 157 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Seaside Hts | Island Heights |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 24.1).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 79.6%).
- •Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.1).
- •Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 142.
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 Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School better than Island Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Island Heights Elementary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 24.1 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 Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School and Island Heights Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Seaside Hts and Island Heights in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School: 157. Island Heights Elementary School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School and Island Heights Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is 1393rd of 1,479 and Island Heights Elementary School is 216th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).