Shady Lane Elementary School vs West Deptford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shady Lane Elementary School
Westville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
422 students
West Deptford High School
West Deptford · Public high · Grades 9–12
750 students
| Measure | Shady Lane Elementary School Westville, New Jersey | West Deptford High School West Deptford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1118 of 1,479 | #145 of 357 |
| National rank | #28507 of 50,301 | #5861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| city | Westville | West Deptford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Deptford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 45.2).
- •Shady Lane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •West Deptford High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •West Deptford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 48.3%).
- •Shady Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •West Deptford High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 422.
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 Shady Lane Elementary School better than West Deptford High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Deptford High School ranks higher (59.8 vs 45.2 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 Shady Lane Elementary School and West Deptford High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Westville and West Deptford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shady Lane Elementary School: 422. West Deptford High School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shady Lane Elementary School and West Deptford High School rank in New Jersey?
Shady Lane Elementary School is 1118th of 1,479 and West Deptford High School is 145th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).