Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs Jackson Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Jackson, New Jersey | Jackson Memorial High School Jackson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 440 | #148 of 357 |
| National rank | #6383 of 15,369 | #6010 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 665 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 55.8).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Jackson Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Jackson Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 57.9%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •Jackson Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 665.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than Jackson Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Memorial High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 55.8 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Jackson Memorial High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 665. Jackson Memorial High School: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Jackson Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 306th of 440 and Jackson Memorial High School is 148th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).