Central Regional Middle School vs Lacey Township Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.6 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
Lacey Township Middle School
Forked River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students
| Measure | Central Regional Middle School Bayville, New Jersey | Lacey Township Middle School Forked River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #326 of 440 | #238 of 440 |
| National rank | #7300 of 15,369 | #3688 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Bayville | Forked River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lacey Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 51.5).
- •Lacey Township Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Lacey Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Lacey Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 38.8%).
- •Central Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •Lacey Township Middle School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 680.
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 Lacey Township Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lacey Township Middle School ranks higher (68.4 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 Lacey Township Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bayville and Forked River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Regional Middle School: 680. Lacey Township Middle School: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Regional Middle School and Lacey Township Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Central Regional Middle School is 326th of 440 and Lacey Township Middle School is 238th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).