Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School vs Southern Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Surf City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
104 students
Southern Regional Middle School
Manahawkin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
| Measure | Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School Surf City, New Jersey | Southern Regional Middle School Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,479 | #217 of 440 |
| National rank | #2607 of 50,301 | #2992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 104 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Surf City | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 71.7).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 28.6%).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.7).
- •Southern Regional Middle School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 104.
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 Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School better than Southern Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 71.7 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 Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School and Southern Regional Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Surf City and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School: 104. Southern Regional Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School and Southern Regional Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is 351st of 1,479 and Southern Regional Middle School is 217th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).