Farmingdale Elementary vs Howell Township Middle School North
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmingdale Elementary
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
160 students
Howell Township Middle School North
Farmingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students
| Measure | Farmingdale Elementary Farmingdale, New Jersey | Howell Township Middle School North Farmingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,479 | #201 of 440 |
| National rank | #2049 of 50,301 | #2320 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 970 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 970 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Farmingdale | Farmingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmingdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 75.2).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 32%).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.4).
- •Howell Township Middle School North is the larger school with 970 students compared with 160.
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 Farmingdale Elementary better than Howell Township Middle School North?
On the Success Index (US), Farmingdale Elementary ranks higher (85.9 vs 75.2 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 Farmingdale Elementary and Howell Township Middle School North?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Farmingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmingdale Elementary: 160. Howell Township Middle School North: 970. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmingdale Elementary and Howell Township Middle School North rank in New Jersey?
Farmingdale Elementary is 309th of 1,479 and Howell Township Middle School North is 201st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).