Briarwood School vs Ridgedale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 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
Ridgedale Middle School
Florham Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Briarwood School Florham Park, New Jersey | Ridgedale Middle School Florham Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,479 | #51 of 440 |
| National rank | #46 of 50,301 | #151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 311 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Florham Park | Florham Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 92.4).
- •Briarwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 2.2%).
- •Ridgedale Middle School is the larger school with 321 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 Ridgedale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood School ranks higher (96.2 vs 92.4 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 Briarwood School and Ridgedale Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Florham Park and Florham Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood School: 311. Ridgedale Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood School and Ridgedale Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Briarwood School is 12th of 1,479 and Ridgedale Middle School is 51st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).