Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 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
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 440 | #662 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2439 of 15,369 | #10093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 926 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Old Bridge | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 71.8).
- •Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30.7%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 211.
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 Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 71.8 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 Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 926. Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 205th of 440 and Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is 662nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).