Cedar Drive Middle School vs Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Drive Middle School
Colts Neck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Keansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | Cedar Drive Middle School Colts Neck, New Jersey | Joseph R. Bolger Middle School Keansburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 440 | #418 of 440 |
| National rank | #138 of 15,369 | #12512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 17% |
| city | Colts Neck | Keansburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Drive Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 26.9).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 33%).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 76.4%).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 12.7).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 Cedar Drive Middle School better than Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Drive Middle School ranks higher (92.6 vs 26.9 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 Cedar Drive Middle School and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Colts Neck and Keansburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Drive Middle School: 319. Joseph R. Bolger Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Drive Middle School and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Cedar Drive Middle School is 47th of 440 and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is 418th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).