Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs Neptune Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 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 Middle School
Neptune · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Neptune Middle School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 440 | #387 of 440 |
| National rank | #13631 of 15,369 | #10574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 195 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 21% |
| city | Asbury Park | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neptune Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 20.8).
- •Neptune Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •Neptune Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Neptune Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 77.4%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.2).
- •Neptune Middle School is the larger school with 595 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Neptune Middle School ranks higher (36.4 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 Middle School?
About 1.8 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 Middle School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Neptune Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 and Neptune Middle School is 387th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).