Bayberry School vs Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
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.
Bayberry School
Watchung · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
391 students
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
913 students
| Measure | Bayberry School Watchung, New Jersey | Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,479 | #66 of 440 |
| National rank | #366 of 50,301 | #213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 391 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Watchung | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayberry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 91.2).
- •Bayberry School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Bayberry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.3% vs 7.8%).
- •Bayberry School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.0).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 391.
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 Bayberry School better than Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayberry School ranks higher (92.3 vs 91.2 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 Bayberry School and Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Watchung and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayberry School: 391. Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayberry School and Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bayberry School is 108th of 1,479 and Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is 66th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).