Michelle Obama Elementary School vs West Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 493 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
West Side High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
541 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | West Side High School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,479 | #345 of 357 |
| National rank | #30313 of 50,301 | #15712 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 198 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 4% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michelle Obama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 17.4).
- •West Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 85.4%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •West Side High School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 198.
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 Michelle Obama Elementary School better than West Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), Michelle Obama Elementary School ranks higher (42.5 vs 17.4 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 Michelle Obama Elementary School and West Side High School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Elementary School: 198. West Side High School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Elementary School and West Side High School rank in New Jersey?
Michelle Obama Elementary School is 1147th of 1,479 and West Side High School is 345th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).