Malcolm X Shabazz High School vs Peshine Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
Peshine Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
635 students
| Measure | Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark, New Jersey | Peshine Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 357 | #1436 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16528 of 16,910 | #44303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 531 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peshine Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 11.0).
- •Peshine Avenue School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Peshine Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Malcolm X Shabazz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 79.5%).
- •Peshine Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 21.2).
- •Peshine Avenue School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 531.
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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School better than Peshine Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Peshine Avenue School ranks higher (20.9 vs 11.0 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School and Peshine Avenue School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School: 531. Peshine Avenue School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm X Shabazz High School and Peshine Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 355th of 357 and Peshine Avenue School is 1436th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).