South Brunswick High School vs Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Brunswick High School
Monmouth Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,666 students
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Plainsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
439 students
| Measure | South Brunswick High School Monmouth Junction, New Jersey | Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro Plainsboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #83 of 357 | #54 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2240 of 16,910 | #188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 2,666 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 2,666 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Monmouth Junction | Plainsboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 74.5).
- •South Brunswick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 17.8%).
- •Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.2).
- •South Brunswick High School is the larger school with 2,666 students compared with 439.
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 South Brunswick High School better than Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
On the Success Index (US), Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro ranks higher (94.0 vs 74.5 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 South Brunswick High School and Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Monmouth Junction and Plainsboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Brunswick High School: 2,666. Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Brunswick High School and Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro rank in New Jersey?
South Brunswick High School is 83rd of 357 and Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is 54th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).