Clifton T. Barkalow School vs Laura Donovan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 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
Laura Donovan School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
| Measure | Clifton T. Barkalow School Freehold, New Jersey | Laura Donovan School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 440 | #513 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #518 of 15,369 | #5855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 574 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| 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 78.5).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 21.8%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.8).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 441.
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 Laura Donovan School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton T. Barkalow School ranks higher (87.4 vs 78.5 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 Laura Donovan School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Freehold and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton T. Barkalow School: 574. Laura Donovan School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton T. Barkalow School and Laura Donovan School rank in New Jersey?
Clifton T. Barkalow School is 114th of 440 and Laura Donovan School is 513th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).