Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School vs William Davies Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
Mays Landing · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
602 students
William Davies Middle School
Mays Landing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School Mays Landing, New Jersey | William Davies Middle School Mays Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 1,479 | #347 of 440 |
| National rank | #9931 of 50,301 | #8521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 602 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Mays Landing | Mays Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 46.0).
- •Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 60.3%).
- •William Davies Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •William Davies Middle School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 602.
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 Shaner Memorial Elementary School better than William Davies Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 46.0 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 Shaner Memorial Elementary School and William Davies Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Mays Landing and Mays Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School: 602. William Davies Middle School: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School and William Davies Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 656th of 1,479 and William Davies Middle School is 347th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).