Bernardsville Middle School vs Hilltop School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.2 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
Hilltop School
Mendham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students
| Measure | Bernardsville Middle School Bernardsville, New Jersey | Hilltop School Mendham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 440 | #105 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #499 of 15,369 | #355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 419 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| city | Bernardsville | Mendham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 87.6).
- •Hilltop School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Hilltop School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Hilltop School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 17.9%).
- •Bernardsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Bernardsville Middle School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 289.
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 Hilltop School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop School ranks higher (92.4 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 Hilltop School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bernardsville and Mendham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardsville Middle School: 419. Hilltop School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardsville Middle School and Hilltop School rank in New Jersey?
Bernardsville Middle School is 113th of 440 and Hilltop School is 105th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).