Henry C. Beck Middle School vs J Harold Van Zant
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.
Henry C. Beck Middle School
Cherry Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
J Harold Van Zant
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | Henry C. Beck Middle School Cherry Hill, New Jersey | J Harold Van Zant Marlton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 440 | #922 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #438 of 15,369 | #19437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 701 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | Cherry Hill | Marlton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 58.2).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 19%).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.9).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 621.
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 Henry C. Beck Middle School better than J Harold Van Zant?
On the Success Index (US), Henry C. Beck Middle School ranks higher (88.2 vs 58.2 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 Henry C. Beck Middle School and J Harold Van Zant?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cherry Hill and Marlton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry C. Beck Middle School: 701. J Harold Van Zant: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry C. Beck Middle School and J Harold Van Zant rank in New Jersey?
Henry C. Beck Middle School is 103rd of 440 and J Harold Van Zant is 922nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).