Briarwood School vs Madison Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood School
Florham Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
311 students
Madison Junior School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | Briarwood School Florham Park, New Jersey | Madison Junior School Madison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,479 | #35 of 440 |
| National rank | #46 of 50,301 | #106 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 311 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Florham Park | Madison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 93.3).
- •Briarwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 7.6%).
- •Briarwood School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Madison Junior School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 311.
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 Briarwood School better than Madison Junior School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood School ranks higher (96.2 vs 93.3 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 Briarwood School and Madison Junior School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Florham Park and Madison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood School: 311. Madison Junior School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood School and Madison Junior School rank in New Jersey?
Briarwood School is 12th of 1,479 and Madison Junior School is 35th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).