Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center vs Thomas P. Hughes School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Berkeley Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
256 students
Thomas P. Hughes School
Berkeley Hts · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
250 students
| Measure | Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Berkeley Heights, New Jersey | Thomas P. Hughes School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #119 of 1,479 | #33 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #423 of 50,301 | #133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 256 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas P. Hughes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 91.9).
- •Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 2.8%).
- •Thomas P. Hughes School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 256 students compared with 250.
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 Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center better than Thomas P. Hughes School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas P. Hughes School ranks higher (94.6 vs 91.9 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 Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center and Thomas P. Hughes School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Heights and Berkeley Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center: 256. Thomas P. Hughes School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center and Thomas P. Hughes School rank in New Jersey?
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center is 119th of 1,479 and Thomas P. Hughes School is 33rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).