Mainland Regional High School vs Northfield Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mainland Regional High School
Linwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
Northfield Community Elementary School
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
| Measure | Mainland Regional High School Linwood, New Jersey | Northfield Community Elementary School Northfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 357 | #668 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3214 of 16,910 | #10273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,160 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| city | Linwood | Northfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 70.4).
- •Northfield Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Mainland Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Northfield Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 26.6%).
- •Northfield Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.2).
- •Mainland Regional High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 457.
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 Mainland Regional High School better than Northfield Community Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Community Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 70.4 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 Mainland Regional High School and Northfield Community Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Linwood and Northfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mainland Regional High School: 1,160. Northfield Community Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mainland Regional High School and Northfield Community Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Mainland Regional High School is 102nd of 357 and Northfield Community Elementary School is 668th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).