Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center vs Southern Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
332 students
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center Manahawkin, New Jersey | Southern Regional High School Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 1,479 | #172 of 357 |
| National rank | #4380 of 50,301 | #6892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 332 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Manahawkin | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 55.6).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 25%).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Southern Regional High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 332.
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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center better than Southern Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center ranks higher (81.1 vs 55.6 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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center and Southern Regional High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center: 332. Southern Regional High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center and Southern Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is 444th of 1,479 and Southern Regional High School is 172nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).