Lafayette - Pershing vs Penns Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette - Pershing
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
313 students
Penns Grove High School
Carneys Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
632 students
| Measure | Lafayette - Pershing Carneys Point, New Jersey | Penns Grove High School Carneys Point, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,479 | #300 of 357 |
| National rank | #20681 of 50,301 | #14170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Carneys Point | Carneys Point |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette - Pershing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 26.1).
- •Penns Grove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Lafayette - Pershing does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.4).
- •Penns Grove High School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 313.
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 Lafayette - Pershing better than Penns Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette - Pershing ranks higher (56.4 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 Lafayette - Pershing and Penns Grove High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carneys Point and Carneys Point in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette - Pershing: 313. Penns Grove High School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette - Pershing and Penns Grove High School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette - Pershing is 953rd of 1,479 and Penns Grove High School is 300th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).