Carteret Middle School vs North Plainfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Middle School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 5–6
540 students
North Plainfield Middle School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
538 students
| Measure | Carteret Middle School Carteret, New Jersey | North Plainfield Middle School North Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 440 | #398 of 440 |
| National rank | #9291 of 15,369 | #11054 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 540 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| city | Carteret | North Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carteret Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 34.1).
- •Carteret Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Carteret Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •North Plainfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 80%).
- •North Plainfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Carteret Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 538.
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 Middle School better than North Plainfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carteret Middle School ranks higher (42.4 vs 34.1 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 Carteret Middle School and North Plainfield Middle School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Carteret and North Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Middle School: 540. North Plainfield Middle School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Middle School and North Plainfield Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Middle School is 360th of 440 and North Plainfield Middle School is 398th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).