Byram Lakes Elementary School vs Hopatcong Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
Stanhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
443 students
Hopatcong Middle School
Hopatcong · Public middle · Grades 4–7
435 students
| Measure | Byram Lakes Elementary School Stanhope, New Jersey | Hopatcong Middle School Hopatcong, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 1,479 | #327 of 440 |
| National rank | #3615 of 50,301 | #7339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 4–7 |
| Students | 443 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 34% |
| city | Stanhope | Hopatcong |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byram Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 51.4).
- •Byram Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •Byram Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Byram Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 40%).
- •Hopatcong Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Byram Lakes Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 435.
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 Byram Lakes Elementary School better than Hopatcong Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Byram Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 51.4 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 Byram Lakes Elementary School and Hopatcong Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Stanhope and Hopatcong in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byram Lakes Elementary School: 443. Hopatcong Middle School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byram Lakes Elementary School and Hopatcong Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Byram Lakes Elementary School is 407th of 1,479 and Hopatcong Middle School is 327th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).