F. W. Holbein Middle School vs Penns Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. W. Holbein Middle School
Mount Holly · Public middle · Grades 5–8
451 students
Penns Grove Middle School
Penns Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | F. W. Holbein Middle School Mount Holly, New Jersey | Penns Grove Middle School Penns Grove, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 440 | #421 of 440 |
| National rank | #8607 of 15,369 | #13004 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| city | Mount Holly | Penns Grove |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F. W. Holbein Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 24.2).
- •F. W. Holbein Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •F. W. Holbein Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •F. W. Holbein Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 75.4%).
- •F. W. Holbein Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Penns Grove Middle School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 451.
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 F. W. Holbein Middle School better than Penns Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), F. W. Holbein Middle School ranks higher (45.5 vs 24.2 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 F. W. Holbein Middle School and Penns Grove Middle School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Penns Grove in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. W. Holbein Middle School: 451. Penns Grove Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. W. Holbein Middle School and Penns Grove Middle School rank in New Jersey?
F. W. Holbein Middle School is 350th of 440 and Penns Grove Middle School is 421st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).