Belhaven Middle School vs Dawes Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belhaven Middle School
Linwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
347 students
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Somers Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
| Measure | Belhaven Middle School Linwood, New Jersey | Dawes Avenue Elementary School Somers Point, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 440 | #1229 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #209 of 15,369 | #33827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 347 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| city | Linwood | Somers Point |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belhaven Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 37.2).
- •Belhaven Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Belhaven Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 27%).
- •Belhaven Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 73%).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.2).
- •Belhaven Middle School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 341.
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 Belhaven Middle School better than Dawes Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Belhaven Middle School ranks higher (91.2 vs 37.2 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 Belhaven Middle School and Dawes Avenue Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Linwood and Somers Point in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belhaven Middle School: 347. Dawes Avenue Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belhaven Middle School and Dawes Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Belhaven Middle School is 65th of 440 and Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 1229th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).