Alder Avenue Middle School vs George L. Hess Educational Complex
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.
Alder Avenue Middle School
Egg Harbor Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Mays Landing · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
1,315 students
| Measure | Alder Avenue Middle School Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey | George L. Hess Educational Complex Mays Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 440 | #1127 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6123 of 15,369 | #29198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 919 | 1,315 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| city | Egg Harbor Township | Mays Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Avenue Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 44.1).
- •Alder Avenue Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Alder Avenue Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Alder Avenue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 61.8%).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •George L. Hess Educational Complex is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 919.
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 Alder Avenue Middle School better than George L. Hess Educational Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Avenue Middle School ranks higher (57.0 vs 44.1 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 Alder Avenue Middle School and George L. Hess Educational Complex?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Egg Harbor Township and Mays Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Avenue Middle School: 919. George L. Hess Educational Complex: 1,315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Avenue Middle School and George L. Hess Educational Complex rank in New Jersey?
Alder Avenue Middle School is 299th of 440 and George L. Hess Educational Complex is 1127th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).