Bayview Elementary School vs Thorne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Elementary School
Belford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Thorne Middle School
Port Monmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Bayview Elementary School Belford, New Jersey | Thorne Middle School Port Monmouth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #510 of 1,479 | #191 of 440 |
| National rank | #5764 of 50,301 | #2027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Belford | Port Monmouth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 76.9).
- •Bayview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Thorne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Bayview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 24.8%).
- •Thorne Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.1).
- •Thorne Middle School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 364.
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 Bayview Elementary School better than Thorne Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayview Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 76.9 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 Bayview Elementary School and Thorne Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Belford and Port Monmouth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayview Elementary School: 364. Thorne Middle School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayview Elementary School and Thorne Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bayview Elementary School is 510th of 1,479 and Thorne Middle School is 191st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).