Stony Brook School vs The Barack Obama Green Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stony Brook School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
The Barack Obama Green Charter School
Plainfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
358 students
| Measure | Stony Brook School North Plainfield, New Jersey | The Barack Obama Green Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1367 of 1,479 | #313 of 357 |
| National rank | #41303 of 50,301 | #14476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 272 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | North Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stony Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 24.6).
- •Stony Brook School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 89.3%).
- •Stony Brook School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.3).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 272.
- •Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook School better than The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Stony Brook School ranks higher (25.7 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 Stony Brook School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stony Brook School: 272. The Barack Obama Green Charter School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stony Brook School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Stony Brook School is 1367th of 1,479 and The Barack Obama Green Charter School is 313th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).