Number 2 vs Number 8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Number 2
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
Number 8
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Number 2 Linden, New Jersey | Number 8 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,479 | #1012 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35105 of 50,301 | #22923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 602 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Linden | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Number 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 35.3).
- •Number 8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Number 8 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Number 8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 78.7%).
- •Number 2 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Number 2 is the larger school with 602 students compared with 334.
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 2 better than Number 8?
On the Success Index (US), Number 8 ranks higher (53.2 vs 35.3 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 2 and Number 8?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Linden and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Number 2: 602. Number 8: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Number 2 and Number 8 rank in New Jersey?
Number 2 is 1256th of 1,479 and Number 8 is 1012th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).