Grace Wilday Junior High School vs Myles J. McManus MIddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Roselle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students
Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Linden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Grace Wilday Junior High School Roselle, New Jersey | Myles J. McManus MIddle School Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 440 | #395 of 440 |
| National rank | #11568 of 15,369 | #10861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| city | Roselle | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myles J. McManus MIddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 31.7).
- •Myles J. McManus MIddle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Myles J. McManus MIddle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Myles J. McManus MIddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 73.4%).
- •Myles J. McManus MIddle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 482.
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 Grace Wilday Junior High School better than Myles J. McManus MIddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Myles J. McManus MIddle School ranks higher (35.0 vs 31.7 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 Grace Wilday Junior High School and Myles J. McManus MIddle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Roselle and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Wilday Junior High School: 482. Myles J. McManus MIddle School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Wilday Junior High School and Myles J. McManus MIddle School rank in New Jersey?
Grace Wilday Junior High School is 407th of 440 and Myles J. McManus MIddle School is 395th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).