Columbia Middle School vs South River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Berkeley Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
South River Middle School
South River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey | South River Middle School South River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 440 | #368 of 440 |
| National rank | #85 of 15,369 | #9570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 34% |
| city | Berkeley Hts | South River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 41.2).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 66.8%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.3).
- •South River Middle School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 523.
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 Columbia Middle School better than South River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (93.9 vs 41.2 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 Columbia Middle School and South River Middle School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Hts and South River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 523. South River Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and South River Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia Middle School is 28th of 440 and South River Middle School is 368th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).