Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School vs Russell O. Brackman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
524 students
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
| Measure | Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey | Russell O. Brackman Middle School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #909 of 1,479 | #298 of 440 |
| National rank | #18719 of 50,301 | #6094 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 524 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 57.2).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Russell O. Brackman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Russell O. Brackman Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.9).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 509.
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 Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 57.2 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 Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School: 524. Russell O. Brackman Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School and Russell O. Brackman Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is 909th of 1,479 and Russell O. Brackman Middle School is 298th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).