Jefferson Elementary School vs Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
221 students
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
871 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Summit, New Jersey | Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School Summit, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,479 | #30 of 440 |
| National rank | #2442 of 50,301 | #89 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 85.0).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 27.1%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.8).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 221.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks higher (93.8 vs 85.0 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 221. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 344th of 1,479 and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is 30th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).