Nut Swamp Elementary School vs River Plaza Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nut Swamp Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
River Plaza Elementary School
Red Bank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students
| Measure | Nut Swamp Elementary School Middletown, New Jersey | River Plaza Elementary School Red Bank, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #254 of 1,479 | #295 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1403 of 50,301 | #1834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Middletown | Red Bank |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nut Swamp Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 86.5).
- •Nut Swamp Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •River Plaza Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Nut Swamp Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 5.6%).
- •Nut Swamp Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Nut Swamp Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 268.
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 Nut Swamp Elementary School better than River Plaza Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nut Swamp Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 86.5 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 Nut Swamp Elementary School and River Plaza Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Red Bank in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nut Swamp Elementary School: 464. River Plaza Elementary School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nut Swamp Elementary School and River Plaza Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Nut Swamp Elementary School is 254th of 1,479 and River Plaza Elementary School is 295th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).