Hardyston Township Middle School vs Lafayette Township School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardyston Township Middle School
Hamburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
261 students
Lafayette Township School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
| Measure | Hardyston Township Middle School Hamburg, New Jersey | Lafayette Township School Lafayette, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #177 of 440 | #382 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1718 of 15,369 | #3233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 261 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Hamburg | Lafayette |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 78.5).
- •Lafayette Township School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Hardyston Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Lafayette Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 9.2%).
- •Lafayette Township School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Hardyston Township Middle School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 232.
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 Hardyston Township Middle School better than Lafayette Township School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Township School ranks higher (83.3 vs 78.5 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 Hardyston Township Middle School and Lafayette Township School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Lafayette in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardyston Township Middle School: 261. Lafayette Township School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardyston Township Middle School and Lafayette Township School rank in New Jersey?
Hardyston Township Middle School is 177th of 440 and Lafayette Township School is 382nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).