Clifton T. Barkalow School vs River Dell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 81 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
River Dell Middle School
River Edge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
573 students
| Measure | Clifton T. Barkalow School Freehold, New Jersey | River Dell Middle School River Edge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #114 of 440 | #57 of 440 |
| National rank | #518 of 15,369 | #162 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 574 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 71% |
| city | Freehold | River Edge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Dell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 87.4).
- •River Dell Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •River Dell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •River Dell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 15%).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.9).
- •Clifton T. Barkalow School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 573.
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 River Dell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River Dell Middle School ranks higher (92.1 vs 87.4 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 River Dell Middle School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Freehold and River Edge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton T. Barkalow School: 574. River Dell Middle School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton T. Barkalow School and River Dell Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Clifton T. Barkalow School is 114th of 440 and River Dell Middle School is 57th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).