Samuel Smith Elementary School vs Stony Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Smith Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
310 students
Stony Brook School
Branchburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
310 students
| Measure | Samuel Smith Elementary School Burlington, New Jersey | Stony Brook School Branchburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #836 of 1,479 | #120 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15878 of 50,301 | #427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Burlington | Branchburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stony Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 63.4).
- •Stony Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 65.8%).
- •Stony Brook School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.9).
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 Samuel Smith Elementary School better than Stony Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Stony Brook School ranks higher (91.9 vs 63.4 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 Samuel Smith Elementary School and Stony Brook School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Branchburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samuel Smith Elementary School: 310. Stony Brook School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samuel Smith Elementary School and Stony Brook School rank in New Jersey?
Samuel Smith Elementary School is 836th of 1,479 and Stony Brook School is 120th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).