Highland Park Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
954 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Highland Park, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 440 | #258 of 440 |
| National rank | #3995 of 15,369 | #4505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 349 | 954 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Highland Park | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 64.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 46.1%).
- •Highland Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 954 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 64.5 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 349. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Highland Park Middle School is 245th of 440 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 258th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).