John E. Dwyer Technology Academy vs K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 404 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | John E. Dwyer Technology Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey | K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 357 | #297 of 357 |
| National rank | #15507 of 16,910 | #13993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,348 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 18.7).
- •K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 82%).
- •John E. Dwyer Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 740.
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 E. Dwyer Technology Academy better than K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy ranks higher (26.9 vs 18.7 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 E. Dwyer Technology Academy and K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy: 1,348. K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy rank in New Jersey?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is 337th of 357 and K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is 297th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).