East Hanover Middle School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hanover Middle School
East Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
Heritage Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
994 students
| Measure | East Hanover Middle School East Hanover, New Jersey | Heritage Middle School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #117 of 440 | #26 of 440 |
| National rank | #573 of 15,369 | #72 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 325 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| city | East Hanover | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 86.7).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 3.4%).
- •East Hanover Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.1).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 325.
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 East Hanover Middle School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (94.3 vs 86.7 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 East Hanover Middle School and Heritage Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hanover Middle School: 325. Heritage Middle School: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hanover Middle School and Heritage Middle School rank in New Jersey?
East Hanover Middle School is 117th of 440 and Heritage Middle School is 26th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).