Neptune High School vs Shark River Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neptune High School
Neptune · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,129 students
Shark River Hills Elementary School
Neptune · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Neptune High School Neptune, New Jersey | Shark River Hills Elementary School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 357 | #998 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14577 of 16,910 | #22390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,129 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Neptune | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 24.0).
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 66.2%).
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Neptune High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 244.
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 Neptune High School better than Shark River Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 24.0 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 Neptune High School and Shark River Hills Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Neptune and Neptune in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neptune High School: 1,129. Shark River Hills Elementary School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neptune High School and Shark River Hills Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Neptune High School is 314th of 357 and Shark River Hills Elementary School is 998th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).