Countryside Elementary School vs John A. Carusi Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
John A. Carusi Middle School
Cherry Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey | John A. Carusi Middle School Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 1,479 | #272 of 440 |
| National rank | #3510 of 50,301 | #4778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Mount Laurel | Cherry Hill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 63.2).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 38.5%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 293.
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 Countryside Elementary School better than John A. Carusi Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 63.2 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 Countryside Elementary School and John A. Carusi Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Laurel and Cherry Hill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 293. John A. Carusi Middle School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and John A. Carusi Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Countryside Elementary School is 399th of 1,479 and John A. Carusi Middle School is 272nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).