Bergenfield High School vs David E. Owens 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.
Bergenfield High School
Bergenfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
David E. Owens Middle School
New Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
| Measure | Bergenfield High School Bergenfield, New Jersey | David E. Owens Middle School New Milford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 357 | #187 of 440 |
| National rank | #5241 of 16,910 | #2011 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,239 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| city | Bergenfield | New Milford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David E. Owens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 62.1).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 39.4%).
- •Bergenfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Bergenfield High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 523.
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 Bergenfield High School better than David E. Owens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), David E. Owens Middle School ranks higher (76.9 vs 62.1 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 Bergenfield High School and David E. Owens Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bergenfield and New Milford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergenfield High School: 1,239. David E. Owens Middle School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergenfield High School and David E. Owens Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bergenfield High School is 137th of 357 and David E. Owens Middle School is 187th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).