Fords Middle School vs Herbert Hoover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fords Middle School
Fords · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
| Measure | Fords Middle School Fords, New Jersey | Herbert Hoover Middle School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #356 of 440 | #237 of 440 |
| National rank | #9008 of 15,369 | #3665 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 645 | 1,060 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,060 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Fords | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 43.7).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 56.9%).
- •Fords Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 645.
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 Fords Middle School better than Herbert Hoover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks higher (68.5 vs 43.7 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 Fords Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fords and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fords Middle School: 645. Herbert Hoover Middle School: 1,060. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fords Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fords Middle School is 356th of 440 and Herbert Hoover Middle School is 237th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).