Frelinghuysen Middle School vs Mountain Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 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
Mountain Way School
Morris Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
201 students
| Measure | Frelinghuysen Middle School Morristown, New Jersey | Mountain Way School Morris Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #207 of 440 | #175 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2516 of 15,369 | #694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,078 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Morristown | Morris Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Way School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 74.1).
- •Mountain Way School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 45.2%).
- •Mountain Way School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.5).
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 201.
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 Mountain Way School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Way School ranks higher (90.5 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 Mountain Way School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Morris Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frelinghuysen Middle School: 1,078. Mountain Way School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frelinghuysen Middle School and Mountain Way School rank in New Jersey?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is 207th of 440 and Mountain Way School is 175th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).