Atlantic City High School vs Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
Margate · Public middle · Grades 5–8
140 students
| Measure | Atlantic City High School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Eugene A. Tighe Middle School Margate, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #319 of 357 | #40 of 440 |
| National rank | #14809 of 16,910 | #118 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,731 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 7.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 77% |
| city | Atlantic City | Margate |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eugene A. Tighe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 22.7).
- •Eugene A. Tighe Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 11%).
- •Eugene A. Tighe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Eugene A. Tighe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 83%).
- •Eugene A. Tighe Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.6).
- •Atlantic City High School is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 140.
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 Atlantic City High School better than Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks higher (93.1 vs 22.7 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 Atlantic City High School and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Margate in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic City High School: 1,731. Eugene A. Tighe Middle School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic City High School and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Atlantic City High School is 319th of 357 and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is 40th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).