Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs Neptune High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Asbury Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
Neptune High School
Neptune · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,129 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Neptune High School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 440 | #314 of 357 |
| National rank | #13631 of 15,369 | #14577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 195 | 1,129 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 1,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 10% |
| city | Asbury Park | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neptune High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 20.8).
- •Neptune High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •Neptune High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Neptune High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 77.4%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.0).
- •Neptune High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 195.
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School better than Neptune High School?
On the Success Index (US), Neptune High School ranks higher (24.0 vs 20.8 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Neptune High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Asbury Park and Neptune in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School: 195. Neptune High School: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Neptune High School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 and Neptune High School is 314th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).