John Adams vs School #12
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams
North Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
561 students
School #12
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
| Measure | John Adams North Brunswick, New Jersey | School #12 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,479 | #1087 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16851 of 50,301 | #26767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 561 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| city | North Brunswick | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 47.6).
- •John Adams does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •School #12 does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •John Adams does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 86.1%).
- •School #12 does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •John Adams is the larger school with 561 students compared with 560.
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 John Adams better than School #12?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams ranks higher (61.9 vs 47.6 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 John Adams and School #12?
About 55 km in a straight line, between North Brunswick and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams: 561. School #12: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams and School #12 rank in New Jersey?
John Adams is 864th of 1,479 and School #12 is 1087th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).