Carteret Junior High School vs Carteret Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Junior High School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 7–8
568 students
Carteret Middle School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 5–6
540 students
| Measure | Carteret Junior High School Carteret, New Jersey | Carteret Middle School Carteret, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 440 | #360 of 440 |
| National rank | #9244 of 15,369 | #9291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 568 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Carteret | Carteret |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.6 vs 42.4).
- •Carteret Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 80%).
- •Carteret Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Carteret Junior High School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 540.
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 Carteret Junior High School better than Carteret Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carteret Junior High School and Carteret Middle School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Carteret and Carteret in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Junior High School: 568. Carteret Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Junior High School and Carteret Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Junior High School is 359th of 440 and Carteret Middle School is 360th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).