Hillcrest School vs Mendham Township Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
251 students
Mendham Township Middle School
Brookside · Public middle · Grades 5–8
342 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Morristown, New Jersey | Mendham Township Middle School Brookside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,479 | #2 of 440 |
| National rank | #15667 of 50,301 | #3 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 251 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 97% |
| Math proficiency | – | 91% |
| city | Morristown | Brookside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendham Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (98.7 vs 63.7).
- •Mendham Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 56.2%).
- •Mendham Township Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.4).
- •Mendham Township Middle School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 251.
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 Hillcrest School better than Mendham Township Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendham Township Middle School ranks higher (98.7 vs 63.7 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 Hillcrest School and Mendham Township Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Brookside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 251. Mendham Township Middle School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and Mendham Township Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hillcrest School is 828th of 1,479 and Mendham Township Middle School is 2nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).