John Hydock Elementary School vs Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hydock Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
245 students
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
245 students
| Measure | John Hydock Elementary School Columbus, New Jersey | Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,479 | #1115 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #467 of 50,301 | #28401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Columbus | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hydock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 45.3).
- •John Hydock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 12.7%).
- •John Hydock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.3).
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 Hydock Elementary School better than Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Hydock Elementary School ranks higher (91.6 vs 45.3 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 Hydock Elementary School and Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Columbus and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hydock Elementary School: 245. Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hydock Elementary School and Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary rank in New Jersey?
John Hydock Elementary School is 130th of 1,479 and Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary is 1115th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).