J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy vs Oakwood Avenue Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
272 students
| Measure | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Oakwood Avenue Community School Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,479 | #1318 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21383 of 50,301 | #38563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 247 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | East Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 30.0).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Oakwood Avenue Community School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.0).
- •Oakwood Avenue Community School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 247.
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 J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy better than Oakwood Avenue Community School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks higher (55.4 vs 30.0 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 J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and Oakwood Avenue Community School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between East Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy: 247. Oakwood Avenue Community School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and Oakwood Avenue Community School rank in New Jersey?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 969th of 1,479 and Oakwood Avenue Community School is 1318th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).