Dunellen High School vs Middlesex High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunellen High School
Dunellen · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
Middlesex High School
Middlesex · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Dunellen High School Dunellen, New Jersey | Middlesex High School Middlesex, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 357 | #121 of 357 |
| National rank | #10679 of 16,910 | #4202 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 46% |
| city | Dunellen | Middlesex |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middlesex High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 41.1).
- •Middlesex High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •Middlesex High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Middlesex High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 48.9%).
- •Middlesex High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.4).
- •Middlesex High School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 409.
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 Dunellen High School better than Middlesex High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middlesex High School ranks higher (66.4 vs 41.1 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 Dunellen High School and Middlesex High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dunellen and Middlesex in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunellen High School: 409. Middlesex High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunellen High School and Middlesex High School rank in New Jersey?
Dunellen High School is 238th of 357 and Middlesex High School is 121st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).