Butler High School vs Walter T. Bergen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Butler · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students
Walter T. Bergen Middle School
Bloomingdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
238 students
| Measure | Butler High School Butler, New Jersey | Walter T. Bergen Middle School Bloomingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 357 | #240 of 440 |
| National rank | #3492 of 16,910 | #3749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 482 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| city | Butler | Bloomingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 68.2).
- •Butler High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Butler High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Butler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 39.5%).
- •Walter T. Bergen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.7).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 238.
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 Butler High School better than Walter T. Bergen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Butler High School ranks higher (69.2 vs 68.2 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 Butler High School and Walter T. Bergen Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Butler and Bloomingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 482. Walter T. Bergen Middle School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Walter T. Bergen Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Butler High School is 109th of 357 and Walter T. Bergen Middle School is 240th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).