Briarcliff Middle School vs Brooklawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcliff Middle School
Mountain Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students
Brooklawn Middle School
Parsippany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey | Brooklawn Middle School Parsippany, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 440 | #84 of 440 |
| National rank | #12 of 15,369 | #325 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 263 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 68% |
| city | Mountain Lakes | Parsippany |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarcliff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 89.4).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 68%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 73%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 13.2%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.0).
- •Brooklawn Middle School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 263.
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 Briarcliff Middle School better than Brooklawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarcliff Middle School ranks higher (97.1 vs 89.4 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 Briarcliff Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mountain Lakes and Parsippany in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Middle School: 263. Brooklawn Middle School: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Briarcliff Middle School is 7th of 440 and Brooklawn Middle School is 84th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).