Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School vs Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Barnegat ยท Public elementary ยท Grades 3โ4
524 students
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Barnegat ยท Public middle ยท Grades 5โ6
499 students
| Measure | Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey | Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #909 of 1,479 | #229 of 440 |
| National rank | #18719 of 50,301 | #3440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3โ4 | Grades 5โ6 |
| Students | 524 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขRobert L. Horbelt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 59.2).
- โขRobert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- โขRobert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- โขRobert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 49.6%).
- โขJoseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- โขJoseph T. Donahue Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 499.
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 T. Donahue Elementary School better than Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 59.2 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 T. Donahue Elementary School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School: 524. Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is 909th of 1,479 and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 229th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).