Frelinghuysen Middle School vs Morris Plains Borough School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Morristown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,078 students
Morris Plains Borough School
Morris Plains · Public middle · Grades 3–8
398 students
| Measure | Frelinghuysen Middle School Morristown, New Jersey | Morris Plains Borough School Morris Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #207 of 440 | #45 of 440 |
| National rank | #2516 of 15,369 | #135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 1,078 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Morristown | Morris Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Plains Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 74.1).
- •Morris Plains Borough School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Morris Plains Borough School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Morris Plains Borough School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 45.2%).
- •Morris Plains Borough School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.5).
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 398.
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 Frelinghuysen Middle School better than Morris Plains Borough School?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Plains Borough School ranks higher (92.8 vs 74.1 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 Frelinghuysen Middle School and Morris Plains Borough School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Morris Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frelinghuysen Middle School: 1,078. Morris Plains Borough School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frelinghuysen Middle School and Morris Plains Borough School rank in New Jersey?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is 207th of 440 and Morris Plains Borough School is 45th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).