Carl H. Kumpf School vs Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl H. Kumpf School
Clark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Rahway · Public middle · Grades 7–8
701 students
| Measure | Carl H. Kumpf School Clark, New Jersey | Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy Rahway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 440 | #357 of 440 |
| National rank | #664 of 15,369 | #9066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 528 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| city | Clark | Rahway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl H. Kumpf School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 43.5).
- •Carl H. Kumpf School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Carl H. Kumpf School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •Carl H. Kumpf School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 62.3%).
- •Carl H. Kumpf School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is the larger school with 701 students compared with 528.
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 Carl H. Kumpf School better than Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carl H. Kumpf School ranks higher (85.7 vs 43.5 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 Carl H. Kumpf School and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clark and Rahway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl H. Kumpf School: 528. Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl H. Kumpf School and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy rank in New Jersey?
Carl H. Kumpf School is 125th of 440 and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is 357th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).