Mendham Township Elementary School vs Shongum School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendham Township Elementary School
Brookside · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Shongum School
Randolph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Mendham Township Elementary School Brookside, New Jersey | Shongum School Randolph, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,479 | #361 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11 of 50,301 | #2770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 66% |
| city | Brookside | Randolph |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendham Township Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (98.4 vs 84.3).
- •Mendham Township Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 66%).
- •Mendham Township Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 68%).
- •Mendham Township Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.4).
- •Shongum School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 466.
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 Mendham Township Elementary School better than Shongum School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendham Township Elementary School ranks higher (98.4 vs 84.3 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 Mendham Township Elementary School and Shongum School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Brookside and Randolph in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendham Township Elementary School: 466. Shongum School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendham Township Elementary School and Shongum School rank in New Jersey?
Mendham Township Elementary School is 2nd of 1,479 and Shongum School is 361st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).