Central School vs Glenfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 973 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
127 students
Glenfield Middle School
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Central School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | Glenfield Middle School Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1221 of 1,479 | #203 of 440 |
| National rank | #33484 of 50,301 | #2389 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 127 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 37.7).
- •Glenfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 18.1).
- •Glenfield Middle School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 127.
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 School better than Glenfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenfield Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 37.7 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 School and Glenfield Middle School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 127. Glenfield Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Glenfield Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Central School is 1221st of 1,479 and Glenfield Middle School is 203rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).