Fair Lawn High School vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Lawn High School
Fair Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Memorial Middle School
Fair Lawn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
| Measure | Fair Lawn High School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #57 of 357 | #152 of 440 |
| National rank | #1236 of 16,910 | #1174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,687 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Fair Lawn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 80.2).
- •Fair Lawn High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Fair Lawn High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Fair Lawn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 25.6%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.6).
- •Fair Lawn High School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 655.
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 Fair Lawn High School better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.2 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 Fair Lawn High School and Memorial Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Lawn High School: 1,687. Memorial Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Lawn High School and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fair Lawn High School is 57th of 357 and Memorial Middle School is 152nd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).