Briarcliff Middle School vs Wildwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 366 m 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
Wildwood Elementary School
Mountain Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey | Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 440 | #9 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12 of 15,369 | #33 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Mountain Lakes | Mountain Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (97.1 vs 96.8).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 89%).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 1.1%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.6).
- •Wildwood Elementary School is the larger school with 423 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 Wildwood Elementary 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 Briarcliff Middle School and Wildwood Elementary School?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Mountain Lakes and Mountain Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Middle School: 263. Wildwood Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Middle School and Wildwood Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Briarcliff Middle School is 7th of 440 and Wildwood Elementary School is 9th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).