Forrestdale School vs Knollwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestdale School
Rumson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
498 students
Knollwood School
Fair Haven · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
| Measure | Forrestdale School Rumson, New Jersey | Knollwood School Fair Haven, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 99 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 440 | #4 of 440 |
| National rank | #4 of 15,369 | #5 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 498 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| city | Rumson | Fair Haven |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (98.5 vs 98.2).
- •Forrestdale School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Forrestdale School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Forrestdale School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.8).
- •Knollwood School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 498.
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 Forrestdale School better than Knollwood School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forrestdale School and Knollwood School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rumson and Fair Haven in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestdale School: 498. Knollwood School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestdale School and Knollwood School rank in New Jersey?
Forrestdale School is 3rd of 440 and Knollwood School is 4th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).