Brookside School vs Knollwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School
Allendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
Knollwood School
Fair Haven · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
| Measure | Brookside School Allendale, New Jersey | Knollwood School Fair Haven, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 440 | #4 of 440 |
| National rank | #33 of 15,369 | #5 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| city | Allendale | Fair Haven |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (98.2 vs 95.8).
- •Brookside School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Knollwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 2%).
- •Knollwood School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.0).
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 Brookside School better than Knollwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood School ranks higher (98.2 vs 95.8 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 Brookside School and Knollwood School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Fair Haven in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School: 502. Knollwood School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School and Knollwood School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside School is 16th of 440 and Knollwood School is 4th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).