John M. Bailey Community School vs William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M. Bailey Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,203 students
| Measure | John M. Bailey Community School Bayonne, New Jersey | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,479 | #1177 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #23480 of 50,301 | #31358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 640 | 1,203 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 1,203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Bayonne | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M. Bailey Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 40.9).
- •John M. Bailey Community School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •John M. Bailey Community School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •John M. Bailey Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 74.6%).
- •William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 640.
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 William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
On the Success Index (US), John M. Bailey Community School ranks higher (52.4 vs 40.9 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 M. Bailey Community School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bayonne and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M. Bailey Community School: 640. William Shemin Midtown Community School #8: 1,203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M. Bailey Community School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 rank in New Jersey?
John M. Bailey Community School is 1026th of 1,479 and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 1177th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).