Netcong Elementary School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netcong Elementary School
Netcong · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
295 students
Valley Road School
Stanhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
346 students
| Measure | Netcong Elementary School Netcong, New Jersey | Valley Road School Stanhope, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,479 | #503 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #17078 of 50,301 | #5517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 295 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Netcong | Stanhope |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 61.6).
- •Valley Road School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Valley Road School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Valley Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 48.8%).
- •Netcong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.5).
- •Valley Road School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 295.
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 Netcong Elementary School better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Road School ranks higher (79.1 vs 61.6 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 Netcong Elementary School and Valley Road School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Netcong and Stanhope in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Netcong Elementary School: 295. Valley Road School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Netcong Elementary School and Valley Road School rank in New Jersey?
Netcong Elementary School is 870th of 1,479 and Valley Road School is 503rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).