Charles DeWolf Middle School vs Lakeside School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles DeWolf Middle School
Old Tappan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
370 students
Lakeside School
Pompton Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan, New Jersey | Lakeside School Pompton Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #60 of 440 | #164 of 440 |
| National rank | #175 of 15,369 | #1470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| city | Old Tappan | Pompton Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 80.1).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 34.9%).
- •Lakeside School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
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 Charles DeWolf Middle School better than Lakeside School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles DeWolf Middle School ranks higher (91.8 vs 80.1 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 Charles DeWolf Middle School and Lakeside School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Old Tappan and Pompton Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles DeWolf Middle School: 370. Lakeside School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles DeWolf Middle School and Lakeside School rank in New Jersey?
Charles DeWolf Middle School is 60th of 440 and Lakeside School is 164th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).