John E. Riley Elementary School vs South Plainfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Riley Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
367 students
South Plainfield Middle School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
553 students
| Measure | John E. Riley Elementary School South Plainfield, New Jersey | South Plainfield Middle School South Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #484 of 1,479 | #234 of 440 |
| National rank | #5030 of 50,301 | #3619 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 367 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| city | South Plainfield | South Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Riley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 68.7).
- •John E. Riley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •John E. Riley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •South Plainfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 39%).
- •John E. Riley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.8).
- •South Plainfield Middle School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 367.
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. Riley Elementary School better than South Plainfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Riley Elementary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 68.7 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. Riley Elementary School and South Plainfield Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Plainfield and South Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Riley Elementary School: 367. South Plainfield Middle School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Riley Elementary School and South Plainfield Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John E. Riley Elementary School is 484th of 1,479 and South Plainfield Middle School is 234th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).