Helen A. Fort Middle School vs Lawrence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen A. Fort Middle School
Pemberton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
584 students
Lawrence Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
584 students
| Measure | Helen A. Fort Middle School Pemberton, New Jersey | Lawrence Middle School Lawrenceville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #352 of 440 | #185 of 440 |
| National rank | #8785 of 15,369 | #1972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 584 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| city | Pemberton | Lawrenceville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 44.7).
- •Lawrence Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Lawrence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Lawrence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 52.6%).
- •Lawrence Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.7).
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 Helen A. Fort Middle School better than Lawrence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 44.7 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 Helen A. Fort Middle School and Lawrence Middle School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Pemberton and Lawrenceville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen A. Fort Middle School: 584. Lawrence Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen A. Fort Middle School and Lawrence Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Helen A. Fort Middle School is 352nd of 440 and Lawrence Middle School is 185th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).