Harmony Elementary School vs Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Elementary School
New Monmouth Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
481 students
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Keansburg Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
318 students
| Measure | Harmony Elementary School New Monmouth, New Jersey | Joseph R. Bolger Middle School Keansburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 1,479 | #418 of 440 |
| National rank | #10127 of 50,301 | #12512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 481 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 17% |
| city | New Monmouth | Keansburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Harmony Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 26.9).
- β’Harmony Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- β’Harmony Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- β’Harmony Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 76.4%).
- β’Joseph R. Bolger Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- β’Harmony Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 318.
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 Harmony Elementary School better than Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 26.9 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 Harmony Elementary School and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between New Monmouth and Keansburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Elementary School: 481. Joseph R. Bolger Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Elementary School and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Harmony Elementary School is 664th of 1,479 and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is 418th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).