Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Old Bridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
Old Bridge High School
Matawan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,659 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Old Bridge High School Matawan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 440 | #186 of 357 |
| National rank | #2439 of 15,369 | #7813 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 926 | 2,659 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 2,659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 29% |
| city | Old Bridge | Matawan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 52.2).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Old Bridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 30.7%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Old Bridge High School is the larger school with 2,659 students compared with 926.
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 Sandburg Middle School better than Old Bridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 52.2 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 Carl Sandburg Middle School and Old Bridge High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Matawan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 926. Old Bridge High School: 2,659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Old Bridge High School rank in New Jersey?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 205th of 440 and Old Bridge High School is 186th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).