Ocean Acres Elementary School vs Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
747 students
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 5–6
499 students
| Measure | Ocean Acres Elementary School Manahawkin, New Jersey | Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #509 of 1,479 | #229 of 440 |
| National rank | #5743 of 50,301 | #3440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 747 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Manahawkin | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Acres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 69.6).
- •Ocean Acres Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Ocean Acres Elementary School is the larger school with 747 students compared with 499.
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 Ocean Acres Elementary School better than Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Acres Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 69.6 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 Ocean Acres Elementary School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Acres Elementary School: 747. Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Acres Elementary School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Ocean Acres Elementary School is 509th of 1,479 and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 229th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).