Normandy Park School vs Salem Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normandy Park School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Salem Drive School
Whippany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
| Measure | Normandy Park School Morristown, New Jersey | Salem Drive School Whippany, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,479 | #268 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4223 of 50,301 | #1560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Morristown | Whippany |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 81.4).
- •Salem Drive School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Salem Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 33.7%).
- •Salem Drive School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.0).
- •Normandy Park School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 245.
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 Normandy Park School better than Salem Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Drive School ranks higher (87.3 vs 81.4 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 Normandy Park School and Salem Drive School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Whippany in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Normandy Park School: 371. Salem Drive School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Normandy Park School and Salem Drive School rank in New Jersey?
Normandy Park School is 440th of 1,479 and Salem Drive School is 268th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).