Bernardsville Middle School vs Harding Township School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.9 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
Harding Township School
New Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
| Measure | Bernardsville Middle School Bernardsville, New Jersey | Harding Township School New Vernon, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 440 | #13 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #499 of 15,369 | #48 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 419 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| city | Bernardsville | New Vernon |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 87.6).
- •Harding Township School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Harding Township School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Harding Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 17.9%).
- •Harding Township School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.7).
- •Bernardsville Middle School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 291.
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 Harding Township School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Township School ranks higher (96.2 vs 87.6 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 Bernardsville Middle School and Harding Township School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bernardsville and New Vernon in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardsville Middle School: 419. Harding Township School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardsville Middle School and Harding Township School rank in New Jersey?
Bernardsville Middle School is 113th of 440 and Harding Township School is 13th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).