Samsel Upper Elementary School vs Sayreville War Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
870 students
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Parlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,764 students
| Measure | Samsel Upper Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey | Sayreville War Memorial High School Parlin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,479 | #221 of 357 |
| National rank | #13806 of 50,301 | #9531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 870 | 1,764 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Parlin | Parlin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 45.7).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 46.7%).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.5).
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 870.
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 Samsel Upper Elementary School better than Sayreville War Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 45.7 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 Samsel Upper Elementary School and Sayreville War Memorial High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Parlin and Parlin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samsel Upper Elementary School: 870. Sayreville War Memorial High School: 1,764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samsel Upper Elementary School and Sayreville War Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Samsel Upper Elementary School is 777th of 1,479 and Sayreville War Memorial High School is 221st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).