M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School vs Southwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
Southwood Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
| Measure | M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Southwood Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,479 | #536 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3476 of 50,301 | #6458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Old Bridge | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.5).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 28.7%).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.8).
- •Southwood Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 224.
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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School better than Southwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.5 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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School: 224. Southwood Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 396th of 1,479 and Southwood Elementary School is 536th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).