Pleasantville Middle School vs South Main Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
South Main Street Elementary School
Pleasantville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Pleasantville Middle School Pleasantville, New Jersey | South Main Street Elementary School Pleasantville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 440 | #1311 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13316 of 15,369 | #38361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 847 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Pleasantville | Pleasantville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Main Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 22.6).
- •South Main Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •South Main Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Pleasantville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 83.1%).
- •Pleasantville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Pleasantville Middle School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 455.
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 Pleasantville Middle School better than South Main Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Main Street Elementary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 22.6 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 Pleasantville Middle School and South Main Street Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pleasantville and Pleasantville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantville Middle School: 847. South Main Street Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantville Middle School and South Main Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Pleasantville Middle School is 425th of 440 and South Main Street Elementary School is 1311th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).