Chatham Middle School vs Lafayette Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Middle School
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
Lafayette Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
554 students
| Measure | Chatham Middle School Chatham, New Jersey | Lafayette Avenue School Chatham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #21 of 440 | #35 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44 of 15,369 | #140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 833 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| city | Chatham | Chatham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (95.1 vs 94.5).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 2.8%).
- •Chatham Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Chatham Middle School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 554.
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 Chatham Middle School better than Lafayette Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chatham Middle School and Lafayette Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Middle School: 833. Lafayette Avenue School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Middle School and Lafayette Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Chatham Middle School is 21st of 440 and Lafayette Avenue School is 35th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).