Fords Middle School vs Medford Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 84 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
Medford Memorial Middle School
Medford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
644 students
| Measure | Fords Middle School Fords, New Jersey | Medford Memorial Middle School Medford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #356 of 440 | #104 of 440 |
| National rank | #9008 of 15,369 | #447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 645 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| city | Fords | Medford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 43.7).
- •Medford Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Medford Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Medford Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 56.9%).
- •Fords Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Fords Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 644.
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 Medford Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Memorial Middle School ranks higher (88.1 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 Medford Memorial Middle School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Fords and Medford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fords Middle School: 645. Medford Memorial Middle School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fords Middle School and Medford Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fords Middle School is 356th of 440 and Medford Memorial Middle School is 104th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).