Somerset School vs The Barack Obama Green Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 535 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students
The Barack Obama Green Charter School
Plainfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
358 students
| Measure | Somerset School North Plainfield, New Jersey | The Barack Obama Green Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 440 | #313 of 357 |
| National rank | #11242 of 15,369 | #14476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 485 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 7.5% |
| city | North Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 24.6).
- •Somerset School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 82.1%).
- •Somerset School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.3).
- •Somerset School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 358.
- •Somerset School is a public school while The Barack Obama Green Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Somerset School better than The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset School ranks higher (33.3 vs 24.6 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 Somerset School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset School: 485. The Barack Obama Green Charter School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Somerset School is 401st of 440 and The Barack Obama Green Charter School is 313th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).