Cove Road School vs Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove Road School
Hazlet · Public middle · Grades 5–6
175 students
Memorial School
Union Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students
| Measure | Cove Road School Hazlet, New Jersey | Memorial School Union Beach, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 440 | #843 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2280 of 15,369 | #16108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 175 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Hazlet | Union Beach |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cove Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 63.0).
- •Cove Road School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Cove Road School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Cove Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 43.5%).
- •Cove Road School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Memorial School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 175.
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 Cove Road School better than Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Cove Road School ranks higher (75.4 vs 63.0 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 Cove Road School and Memorial School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hazlet and Union Beach in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cove Road School: 175. Memorial School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cove Road School and Memorial School rank in New Jersey?
Cove Road School is 197th of 440 and Memorial School is 843rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).