David Brearley Middle/High School vs Orange Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Brearley Middle/High School
Kenilworth · Public high · Grades 7–12
774 students
Orange Avenue School
Cranford · Public middle · Grades 3–8
750 students
| Measure | David Brearley Middle/High School Kenilworth, New Jersey | Orange Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #218 of 357 | #54 of 440 |
| National rank | #9393 of 16,910 | #157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 774 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 71% |
| city | Kenilworth | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.2 vs 46.2).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 18%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 44%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 33.2%).
- •David Brearley Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.7).
- •David Brearley Middle/High School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 750.
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 David Brearley Middle/High School better than Orange Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Avenue School ranks higher (92.2 vs 46.2 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 David Brearley Middle/High School and Orange Avenue School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kenilworth and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Brearley Middle/High School: 774. Orange Avenue School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Brearley Middle/High School and Orange Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
David Brearley Middle/High School is 218th of 357 and Orange Avenue School is 54th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).