Demarest Middle School vs Tenakill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demarest Middle School
Demarest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
Tenakill Middle School
Closter · Public middle · Grades 5–8
593 students
| Measure | Demarest Middle School Demarest, New Jersey | Tenakill Middle School Closter, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 440 | #68 of 440 |
| National rank | #15 of 15,369 | #228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 359 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| city | Demarest | Closter |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Demarest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.0 vs 91.0).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 2.4%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.1).
- •Tenakill Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 359.
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 Demarest Middle School better than Tenakill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Demarest Middle School ranks higher (97.0 vs 91.0 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 Demarest Middle School and Tenakill Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Demarest and Closter in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demarest Middle School: 359. Tenakill Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demarest Middle School and Tenakill Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Demarest Middle School is 9th of 440 and Tenakill Middle School is 68th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).