Bridgewater-Raritan High School vs Somerville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Bridgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,673 students
Somerville Middle School
Somerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Bridgewater-Raritan High School Bridgewater, New Jersey | Somerville Middle School Somerville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 357 | #324 of 440 |
| National rank | #1324 of 16,910 | #7224 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,673 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 2,673 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 23% |
| city | Bridgewater | Somerville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater-Raritan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 51.9).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 49%).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 42.2%).
- •Somerville Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.0).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan High School is the larger school with 2,673 students compared with 339.
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 Bridgewater-Raritan High School better than Somerville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgewater-Raritan High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 51.9 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 Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Somerville Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Somerville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater-Raritan High School: 2,673. Somerville Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Somerville Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bridgewater-Raritan High School is 60th of 357 and Somerville Middle School is 324th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).