John P. Stevens High School vs Martin Luther King Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John P. Stevens High School
Edison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,687 students
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students
| Measure | John P. Stevens High School Edison, New Jersey | Martin Luther King Elementary School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 357 | #181 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #851 of 16,910 | #720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,687 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 2,687 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| city | Edison | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 83.1).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •John P. Stevens High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 16%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.1).
- •John P. Stevens High School is the larger school with 2,687 students compared with 591.
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 P. Stevens High School better than Martin Luther King Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 83.1 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 P. Stevens High School and Martin Luther King Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Edison and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Stevens High School: 2,687. Martin Luther King Elementary School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Stevens High School and Martin Luther King Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John P. Stevens High School is 44th of 357 and Martin Luther King Elementary School is 181st of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).