Frelinghuysen Middle School vs Sussex Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 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
Sussex Avenue School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
327 students
| Measure | Frelinghuysen Middle School Morristown, New Jersey | Sussex Avenue School Morristown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 440 | #760 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2516 of 15,369 | #13244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,078 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Morristown | Morristown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 67.3).
- •Sussex Avenue School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 45.3%).
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Frelinghuysen Middle School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 327.
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 Sussex Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks higher (74.1 vs 67.3 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 Sussex Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Morristown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frelinghuysen Middle School: 1,078. Sussex Avenue School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frelinghuysen Middle School and Sussex Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is 207th of 440 and Sussex Avenue School is 760th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).