Jose Marti STEM Academy vs Penns Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jose Marti STEM Academy
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
Penns Grove High School
Carneys Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
632 students
| Measure | Jose Marti STEM Academy Union City, New Jersey | Penns Grove High School Carneys Point, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 357 | #300 of 357 |
| National rank | #13822 of 16,910 | #14170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 625 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Union City | Carneys Point |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 26.1).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Penns Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Penns Grove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 74.4%).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Penns Grove High School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 625.
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 Jose Marti STEM Academy better than Penns Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jose Marti STEM Academy ranks higher (27.7 vs 26.1 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 Jose Marti STEM Academy and Penns Grove High School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Union City and Carneys Point in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jose Marti STEM Academy: 625. Penns Grove High School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jose Marti STEM Academy and Penns Grove High School rank in New Jersey?
Jose Marti STEM Academy is 292nd of 357 and Penns Grove High School is 300th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).