George Washington Middle School vs Medford Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle School
Ridgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Medford Memorial Middle School
Medford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
644 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Medford Memorial Middle School Medford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 440 | #104 of 440 |
| National rank | #109 of 15,369 | #447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 644 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| city | Ridgewood | Medford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 88.1).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 7.5%).
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 George Washington Middle School better than Medford Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle School ranks higher (93.2 vs 88.1 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 George Washington Middle School and Medford Memorial Middle School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Medford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle School: 644. Medford Memorial Middle School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle School and Medford Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Middle School is 36th of 440 and Medford Memorial Middle School is 104th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).