Belhaven Middle School vs Northfield Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 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
Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
| Measure | Belhaven Middle School Linwood, New Jersey | Northfield Community Middle School Northfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 440 | #212 of 440 |
| National rank | #209 of 15,369 | #2761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 347 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| city | Linwood | Northfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belhaven Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 72.9).
- •Belhaven Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Belhaven Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 54%).
- •Belhaven Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 25.9%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •Northfield Community Middle School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 347.
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 Northfield Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belhaven Middle School ranks higher (91.2 vs 72.9 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 Belhaven Middle School and Northfield Community Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Linwood and Northfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belhaven Middle School: 347. Northfield Community Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belhaven Middle School and Northfield Community Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Belhaven Middle School is 65th of 440 and Northfield Community Middle School is 212th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).