Bernardsville Middle School vs Cresskill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernardsville Middle School
Bernardsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
Cresskill Middle School
Cresskill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
421 students
| Measure | Bernardsville Middle School Bernardsville, New Jersey | Cresskill Middle School Cresskill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 440 | #107 of 440 |
| National rank | #499 of 15,369 | #458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| city | Bernardsville | Cresskill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.6 vs 88.0).
- •Cresskill Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Cresskill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Cresskill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 17.9%).
- •Bernardsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Cresskill Middle School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 419.
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 Bernardsville Middle School better than Cresskill Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bernardsville Middle School and Cresskill Middle School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Bernardsville and Cresskill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardsville Middle School: 419. Cresskill Middle School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardsville Middle School and Cresskill Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bernardsville Middle School is 113th of 440 and Cresskill Middle School is 107th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).