Fairview Elementary School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary School
Red Bank · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Thompson Middle School
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary School Red Bank, New Jersey | Thompson Middle School Middletown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,479 | #82 of 440 |
| National rank | #1541 of 50,301 | #323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| city | Red Bank | Middletown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 87.3).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 11.7%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.5).
- •Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 291.
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 Fairview Elementary School better than Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Middle School ranks higher (89.5 vs 87.3 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 Fairview Elementary School and Thompson Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Red Bank and Middletown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary School: 291. Thompson Middle School: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary School and Thompson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fairview Elementary School is 266th of 1,479 and Thompson Middle School is 82nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).