Cedar Hill School vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Hill School
Basking Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
Central Middle School
Stirling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | Cedar Hill School Basking Ridge, New Jersey | Central Middle School Stirling, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #201 of 1,479 | #74 of 440 |
| National rank | #884 of 50,301 | #269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.5% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 65% |
| city | Basking Ridge | Stirling |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.5 vs 90.3).
- •Cedar Hill School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Cedar Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 10.6%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Cedar Hill School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 284.
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 Hill School better than Central 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 Cedar Hill School and Central Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Basking Ridge and Stirling in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Hill School: 568. Central Middle School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Hill School and Central Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Cedar Hill School is 201st of 1,479 and Central Middle School is 74th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).