Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools vs Upper Township Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools
Dennisville · Public middle · Grades 3–8
391 students
Upper Township Middle School
Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
419 students
| Measure | Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools Dennisville, New Jersey | Upper Township Middle School Petersburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #301 of 440 | #130 of 440 |
| National rank | #6213 of 15,369 | #774 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| city | Dennisville | Petersburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 56.6).
- •Upper Township Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Upper Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 49%).
- •Upper Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 35.5%).
- •Upper Township Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Upper Township Middle School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 391.
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 Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools better than Upper Township Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Township Middle School ranks higher (84.9 vs 56.6 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 Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools and Upper Township Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Dennisville and Petersburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools: 391. Upper Township Middle School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools and Upper Township Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools is 301st of 440 and Upper Township Middle School is 130th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).