Number 10 vs Number 9
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Number 10
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Number 9
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Number 10 Linden, New Jersey | Number 9 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 1,479 | #841 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11483 of 50,301 | #16052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Linden | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Number 10 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 63.1).
- •Number 10 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Number 10 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Number 9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 64.2%).
- •Number 9 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.0).
- •Number 9 is the larger school with 311 students compared with 299.
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 Number 10 better than Number 9?
On the Success Index (US), Number 10 ranks higher (69.8 vs 63.1 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 Number 10 and Number 9?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Linden and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Number 10: 299. Number 9: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Number 10 and Number 9 rank in New Jersey?
Number 10 is 704th of 1,479 and Number 9 is 841st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).