Island Heights Elementary School vs Toms River High School East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Heights Elementary School
Island Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
Toms River High School East
Toms River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
| Measure | Island Heights Elementary School Island Heights, New Jersey | Toms River High School East Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,479 | #175 of 357 |
| National rank | #1037 of 50,301 | #6922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 142 | 1,377 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 1,377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Island Heights | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 55.5).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 32.3%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.2).
- •Toms River High School East is the larger school with 1,377 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 Island Heights Elementary School better than Toms River High School East?
On the Success Index (US), Island Heights Elementary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 55.5 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 Island Heights Elementary School and Toms River High School East?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Island Heights and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Heights Elementary School: 142. Toms River High School East: 1,377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Heights Elementary School and Toms River High School East rank in New Jersey?
Island Heights Elementary School is 216th of 1,479 and Toms River High School East is 175th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).