Clifton T. Barkalow School vs Freehold Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton T. Barkalow School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
Freehold Intermediate School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Clifton T. Barkalow School Freehold, New Jersey | Freehold Intermediate School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 440 | #332 of 440 |
| National rank | #518 of 15,369 | #7811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 574 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Freehold | Freehold |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 49.2).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 80.5%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.0).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 498.
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 Clifton T. Barkalow School better than Freehold Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton T. Barkalow School ranks higher (87.4 vs 49.2 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 Clifton T. Barkalow School and Freehold Intermediate School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Freehold and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton T. Barkalow School: 574. Freehold Intermediate School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton T. Barkalow School and Freehold Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Clifton T. Barkalow School is 114th of 440 and Freehold Intermediate School is 332nd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).