Central Regional Middle School vs Forked River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Regional Middle School
Bayville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
680 students
Forked River Elementary School
Forked River · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
479 students
| Measure | Central Regional Middle School Bayville, New Jersey | Forked River Elementary School Forked River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 440 | #1023 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7300 of 15,369 | #23389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 680 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Bayville | Forked River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forked River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 51.5).
- •Forked River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Forked River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Central Regional Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 43.2%).
- •Central Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.7).
- •Central Regional Middle School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 479.
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 Regional Middle School better than Forked River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forked River Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 51.5 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 Regional Middle School and Forked River Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Bayville and Forked River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Regional Middle School: 680. Forked River Elementary School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Regional Middle School and Forked River Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central Regional Middle School is 326th of 440 and Forked River Elementary School is 1023rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).