Barnegat High School vs Russell O. Brackman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnegat High School
Barnegat · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
| Measure | Barnegat High School Barnegat, New Jersey | Russell O. Brackman Middle School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 357 | #298 of 440 |
| National rank | #9153 of 16,910 | #6094 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,003 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell O. Brackman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 47.1).
- •Russell O. Brackman Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Russell O. Brackman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Barnegat High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 46.2%).
- •Russell O. Brackman Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.5).
- •Barnegat High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 509.
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 Barnegat High School better than Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell O. Brackman Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 47.1 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 Barnegat High School and Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnegat High School: 1,003. Russell O. Brackman Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnegat High School and Russell O. Brackman Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Barnegat High School is 212th of 357 and Russell O. Brackman Middle School is 298th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).