Thomas Sharp Elementary School vs Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Sharp Elementary School
West Collingswood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students
| Measure | Thomas Sharp Elementary School West Collingswood, New Jersey | Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,479 | #662 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29033 of 50,301 | #10093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | West Collingswood | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 44.4).
- •Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 44.1%).
- •Thomas Sharp Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.2).
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 Thomas Sharp Elementary School better than Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 44.4 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 Thomas Sharp Elementary School and Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between West Collingswood and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School: 211. Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Sharp Elementary School and Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School is 1124th of 1,479 and Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is 662nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).