McKinley Avenue Elementary School vs Southern Regional High 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.
McKinley Avenue Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
630 students
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | McKinley Avenue Elementary School Manahawkin, New Jersey | Southern Regional High School Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,479 | #172 of 357 |
| National rank | #10882 of 50,301 | #6892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 31% |
| city | Manahawkin | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 55.6).
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 29.7%).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Southern Regional High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 630.
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 McKinley Avenue Elementary School better than Southern Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 55.6 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 McKinley Avenue Elementary School and Southern Regional High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Avenue Elementary School: 630. Southern Regional High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Avenue Elementary School and Southern Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
McKinley Avenue Elementary School is 689th of 1,479 and Southern Regional High School is 172nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).