Langston Hughes Elementary School vs Pride Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 210 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Pride Academy Charter School
East Orange · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
300 students
| Measure | Langston Hughes Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey | Pride Academy Charter School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,479 | #390 of 440 |
| National rank | #38762 of 50,301 | #10767 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 554 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pride Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 29.7).
- •Pride Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Pride Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 300.
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School is a public school while Pride Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Langston Hughes Elementary School better than Pride Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Pride Academy Charter School ranks higher (35.5 vs 29.7 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 Langston Hughes Elementary School and Pride Academy Charter School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Hughes Elementary School: 554. Pride Academy Charter School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Hughes Elementary School and Pride Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Langston Hughes Elementary School is 1323rd of 1,479 and Pride Academy Charter School is 390th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).