Copeland Middle School vs Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copeland Middle School
Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Copeland Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey | Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 440 | #499 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1682 of 15,369 | #5359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 799 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Rockaway | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.7 vs 79.3).
- •Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Copeland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Copeland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 25.5%).
- •Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •Copeland Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 298.
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 Copeland Middle School better than Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Copeland Middle School and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Dover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copeland Middle School: 799. Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copeland Middle School and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Copeland Middle School is 176th of 440 and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School is 499th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).