Asbury Park High School vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 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.
Asbury Park High School
Asbury Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Asbury Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
| Measure | Asbury Park High School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 357 | #430 of 440 |
| National rank | #14459 of 16,910 | #13631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 379 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 6% |
| city | Asbury Park | Asbury Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Asbury Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 20.8).
- •Asbury Park High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 6%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Asbury Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 77.4%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.8).
- •Asbury Park High School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 195.
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 Asbury Park High School better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Asbury Park High School ranks higher (24.6 vs 20.8 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 Asbury Park High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Asbury Park and Asbury Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asbury Park High School: 379. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asbury Park High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Asbury Park High School is 310th of 357 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).