J Harold Van Zant vs Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Harold Van Zant
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | J Harold Van Zant Marlton, New Jersey | Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #922 of 1,479 | #332 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19437 of 50,301 | #2261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 82% |
| city | Marlton | Cherry Hill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 58.2).
- •Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 56%).
- •Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 19%).
- •J Harold Van Zant does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •J Harold Van Zant is the larger school with 621 students compared with 455.
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 Harold Van Zant better than Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 58.2 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 Harold Van Zant and Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Marlton and Cherry Hill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Harold Van Zant: 621. Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Harold Van Zant and Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
J Harold Van Zant is 922nd of 1,479 and Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is 332nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).