South Toms River Elementary School vs West Dover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
West Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | South Toms River Elementary School South Toms River, New Jersey | West Dover Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,479 | #1025 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40733 of 50,301 | #23446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| city | South Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Dover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 26.5).
- •West Dover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •West Dover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •West Dover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 72.4%).
- •South Toms River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •West Dover Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 330.
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 Toms River Elementary School better than West Dover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Dover Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 26.5 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 Toms River Elementary School and West Dover Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between South Toms River and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Toms River Elementary School: 330. West Dover Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Toms River Elementary School and West Dover Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
South Toms River Elementary School is 1360th of 1,479 and West Dover Elementary School is 1025th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).