Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary vs Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Barnegat · Public other · Grades PK–PK
325 students
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 5–6
499 students
| Measure | Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary Barnegat, New Jersey | Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #229 of 440 |
| National rank | – | #3440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 325 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 47.3%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.8).
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 325.
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 Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary better than Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary: 325. Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is unranked and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 229th of 440 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).