John Hill School vs Knollwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hill School
Boonton · Public middle · Grades 3–8
556 students
Knollwood Elementary School
Lake Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | John Hill School Boonton, New Jersey | Knollwood Elementary School Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #180 of 440 | #482 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1803 of 15,369 | #4986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Boonton | Lake Hiawatha |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 78.1).
- •Knollwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Knollwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Knollwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 40.1%).
- •John Hill School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.6).
- •John Hill School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 394.
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 Hill School better than Knollwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 78.1 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 Hill School and Knollwood Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Boonton and Lake Hiawatha in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hill School: 556. Knollwood Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hill School and Knollwood Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John Hill School is 180th of 440 and Knollwood Elementary School is 482nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).