Forrestdale School vs Viola L Sickles School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 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
Viola L Sickles School
Fair Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
| Measure | Forrestdale School Rumson, New Jersey | Viola L Sickles School Fair Haven, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 99 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 440 | #15 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4 of 15,369 | #58 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 498 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| city | Rumson | Fair Haven |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrestdale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (98.5 vs 95.9).
- •Viola L Sickles School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Forrestdale School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Forrestdale School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.6).
- •Forrestdale School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 464.
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 Viola L Sickles School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrestdale School ranks higher (98.5 vs 95.9 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 Forrestdale School and Viola L Sickles School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rumson and Fair Haven in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestdale School: 498. Viola L Sickles School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestdale School and Viola L Sickles School rank in New Jersey?
Forrestdale School is 3rd of 440 and Viola L Sickles School is 15th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).