Chestnut Ridge Middle School vs Orchard Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Sewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
Orchard Valley Middle School
Sewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
| Measure | Chestnut Ridge Middle School Sewell, New Jersey | Orchard Valley Middle School Sewell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 440 | #309 of 440 |
| National rank | #4515 of 15,369 | #6510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| city | Sewell | Sewell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 55.3).
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 30.1%).
- •Orchard Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 529.
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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School better than Orchard Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks higher (64.4 vs 55.3 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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Orchard Valley Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sewell and Sewell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School: 613. Orchard Valley Middle School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Orchard Valley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 259th of 440 and Orchard Valley Middle School is 309th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).