Jefferson School vs Pierrepont School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 947 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
256 students
Pierrepont School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
569 students
| Measure | Jefferson School Lyndhurst, New Jersey | Pierrepont School Rutherford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #812 of 1,479 | #75 of 440 |
| National rank | #15110 of 50,301 | #274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 256 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 64% |
| city | Lyndhurst | Rutherford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierrepont School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 64.5).
- •Pierrepont School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Pierrepont School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 47.3%).
- •Pierrepont School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.2).
- •Pierrepont School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 256.
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 School better than Pierrepont School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierrepont School ranks higher (90.3 vs 64.5 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 Jefferson School and Pierrepont School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Rutherford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson School: 256. Pierrepont School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson School and Pierrepont School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson School is 812th of 1,479 and Pierrepont School is 75th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).