Central Avenue School vs Ridgedale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Ridgedale Middle School
Florham Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Central Avenue School Madison, New Jersey | Ridgedale Middle School Florham Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,479 | #51 of 440 |
| National rank | #2045 of 50,301 | #151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 492 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Madison | Florham Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgedale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 85.9).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 7.9%).
- •Central Avenue School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 321.
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 Central Avenue School better than Ridgedale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgedale Middle School ranks higher (92.4 vs 85.9 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 Central Avenue School and Ridgedale Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Madison and Florham Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Avenue School: 492. Ridgedale Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Avenue School and Ridgedale Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Central Avenue School is 308th of 1,479 and Ridgedale Middle School is 51st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).