Shark River Hills Elementary School vs Summerfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shark River Hills Elementary School
Neptune · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Summerfield Elementary School
Neptune · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Shark River Hills Elementary School Neptune, New Jersey | Summerfield Elementary School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #998 of 1,479 | #1097 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22390 of 50,301 | #27188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 244 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Neptune | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 47.0).
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Summerfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Shark River Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 52.2%).
- •Summerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Summerfield Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 244.
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 Shark River Hills Elementary School better than Summerfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 47.0 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 Shark River Hills Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Neptune and Neptune in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shark River Hills Elementary School: 244. Summerfield Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shark River Hills Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Shark River Hills Elementary School is 998th of 1,479 and Summerfield Elementary School is 1097th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).