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John M. Bailey Community School vs Mary J Donohoe Community School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 624 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn M. Bailey Community School
Bayonne, New Jersey
Mary J Donohoe Community School
Bayonne, New Jersey
Success Index (US)
52
Top 50%
53
Top 50%
State rank#1026 of 1,479#1019 of 1,479
National rank#23480 of 50,301#23260 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PK–8Grades PK–8
Students640501
Enrollment640501
Free/reduced-price lunch63.6%66.9%
Students per teacher11.610.9
Reading proficiency56%58%
Math proficiency37%35%
cityBayonneBayonne
stateNew JerseyNew Jersey
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The verdict

  • •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.4 vs 52.7).
  • •John M. Bailey Community School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
  • •Mary J Donohoe Community School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
  • •John M. Bailey Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 66.9%).
  • •Mary J Donohoe Community School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
  • •John M. Bailey Community School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 501.

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 M. Bailey Community School better than Mary J Donohoe Community 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 M. Bailey Community School and Mary J Donohoe Community School?

About 624 m in a straight line, between Bayonne and Bayonne in New Jersey.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John M. Bailey Community School: 640. Mary J Donohoe Community School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John M. Bailey Community School and Mary J Donohoe Community School rank in New Jersey?

John M. Bailey Community School is 1026th of 1,479 and Mary J Donohoe Community School is 1019th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).