Highland Park Middle School vs John Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
349 students
John Marshall Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
762 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Highland Park, New Jersey | John Marshall Elementary School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #245 of 440 | #392 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3995 of 15,369 | #3393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 70% |
| city | Highland Park | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 67.0).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 46.1%).
- •Highland Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •John Marshall Elementary School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 349.
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 Highland Park Middle School better than John Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 67.0 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 Highland Park Middle School and John Marshall Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 349. John Marshall Elementary School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and John Marshall Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Highland Park Middle School is 245th of 440 and John Marshall Elementary School is 392nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).