John Brainerd Elementary School vs Walnut Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Brainerd Elementary School
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
304 students
Walnut Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
304 students
| Measure | John Brainerd Elementary School Mount Holly, New Jersey | Walnut Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,479 | #500 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5852 of 50,301 | #5393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 304 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 1.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Mount Holly | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 79.3).
- •Walnut Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 42.8%).
- •John Brainerd Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.2).
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 Brainerd Elementary School better than Walnut Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Brainerd Elementary School and Walnut Avenue School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Brainerd Elementary School: 304. Walnut Avenue School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Brainerd Elementary School and Walnut Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
John Brainerd Elementary School is 512th of 1,479 and Walnut Avenue School is 500th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).