Anthony Wayne Middle School vs School 27
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
School 27
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
| Measure | Anthony Wayne Middle School Wayne, New Jersey | School 27 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 440 | #1216 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #159 of 15,369 | #33316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 33% |
| city | Wayne | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 38.0).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 80.8%).
- •Anthony Wayne Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.4).
- •School 27 is the larger school with 641 students compared with 617.
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 Anthony Wayne Middle School better than School 27?
On the Success Index (US), Anthony Wayne Middle School ranks higher (92.1 vs 38.0 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 Anthony Wayne Middle School and School 27?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wayne and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anthony Wayne Middle School: 617. School 27: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anthony Wayne Middle School and School 27 rank in New Jersey?
Anthony Wayne Middle School is 56th of 440 and School 27 is 1216th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).