Deerfield School vs Millburn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
Millburn Middle School
Millburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,106 students
| Measure | Deerfield School Short Hills, New Jersey | Millburn Middle School Millburn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,479 | #10 of 440 |
| National rank | #248 of 50,301 | #16 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| city | Short Hills | Millburn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millburn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.0 vs 93.3).
- •Deerfield School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Millburn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Millburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Millburn Middle School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 358.
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 Deerfield School better than Millburn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Millburn Middle School ranks higher (97.0 vs 93.3 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 Deerfield School and Millburn Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Short Hills and Millburn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield School: 358. Millburn Middle School: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield School and Millburn Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Deerfield School is 74th of 1,479 and Millburn Middle School is 10th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).