Joseph C. Caruso School vs Lillian Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C. Caruso School
Keansburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
Lillian Drive School
Hazlet · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
260 students
| Measure | Joseph C. Caruso School Keansburg, New Jersey | Lillian Drive School Hazlet, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,479 | #839 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38938 of 50,301 | #15924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 595 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| city | Keansburg | Hazlet |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillian Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 29.4).
- •Lillian Drive School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Lillian Drive School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Lillian Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 75.5%).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.8).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 260.
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 Joseph C. Caruso School better than Lillian Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Lillian Drive School ranks higher (63.3 vs 29.4 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 Joseph C. Caruso School and Lillian Drive School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Keansburg and Hazlet in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C. Caruso School: 595. Lillian Drive School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C. Caruso School and Lillian Drive School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph C. Caruso School is 1328th of 1,479 and Lillian Drive School is 839th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).