Carl W. Goetz Middle School vs Jackson Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
978 students
Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Carl W. Goetz Middle School Jackson, New Jersey | Jackson Memorial High School Jackson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 440 | #148 of 357 |
| National rank | #2925 of 15,369 | #6010 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 978 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl W. Goetz Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 59.2).
- •Carl W. Goetz Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Carl W. Goetz Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Jackson Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 37.3%).
- •Carl W. Goetz Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Jackson Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 978.
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 W. Goetz Middle School better than Jackson Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl W. Goetz Middle School ranks higher (72.0 vs 59.2 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 W. Goetz Middle School and Jackson Memorial High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School: 978. Jackson Memorial High School: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl W. Goetz Middle School and Jackson Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School is 214th of 440 and Jackson Memorial High School is 148th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).