Burnet Middle School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 850 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnet Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–8
970 students
Union High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,410 students
| Measure | Burnet Middle School Union, New Jersey | Union High School Union, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 440 | #222 of 357 |
| National rank | #7867 of 15,369 | #9701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 970 | 2,410 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 2,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 45.0).
- •Burnet Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Union High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Burnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 2,410 students compared with 970.
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 Burnet Middle School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Burnet Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 45.0 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 Burnet Middle School and Union High School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Union and Union in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnet Middle School: 970. Union High School: 2,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnet Middle School and Union High School rank in New Jersey?
Burnet Middle School is 333rd of 440 and Union High School is 222nd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).