Copeland Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 4–8
299 students
| Measure | Copeland Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 440 | #215 of 440 |
| National rank | #1682 of 15,369 | #2941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 799 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Rockaway | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copeland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 72.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Copeland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Copeland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 32.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •Copeland Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 299.
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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Copeland Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 72.0 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 Copeland Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copeland Middle School: 799. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copeland Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Copeland Middle School is 176th of 440 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 215th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).