Community Middle School vs Princeton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Middle School
Plainsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,029 students
Princeton Middle School
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
794 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Plainsboro, New Jersey | Princeton Middle School Princeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 440 | #67 of 440 |
| National rank | #22 of 15,369 | #220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,029 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| city | Plainsboro | Princeton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.4 vs 91.1).
- •Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 13.6%).
- •Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.0).
- •Community Middle School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 794.
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 Community Middle School better than Princeton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Middle School ranks higher (96.4 vs 91.1 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 Community Middle School and Princeton Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Plainsboro and Princeton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 1,029. Princeton Middle School: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Princeton Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 12th of 440 and Princeton Middle School is 67th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).