Helen A. Fort Middle School vs Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 230 m 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
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
Pemberton · Public middle · Grades 6–6
309 students
| Measure | Helen A. Fort Middle School Pemberton, New Jersey | Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School Pemberton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 440 | #394 of 440 |
| National rank | #8785 of 15,369 | #10860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 584 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | Pemberton | Pemberton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen A. Fort Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 35.0).
- •Helen A. Fort Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Helen A. Fort Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 52.6%).
- •Helen A. Fort Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Helen A. Fort Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 309.
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 Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen A. Fort Middle School ranks higher (44.7 vs 35.0 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 Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School?
About 230 m in a straight line, between Pemberton and Pemberton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen A. Fort Middle School: 584. Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen A. Fort Middle School and Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Helen A. Fort Middle School is 352nd of 440 and Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School is 394th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).