Hopatcong Middle School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopatcong Middle School
Hopatcong · Public middle · Grades 4–7
435 students
Valley Road School
Stanhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
346 students
| Measure | Hopatcong Middle School Hopatcong, New Jersey | Valley Road School Stanhope, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #327 of 440 | #503 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7339 of 15,369 | #5517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–7 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Hopatcong | Stanhope |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 51.4).
- •Valley Road School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Valley Road School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Valley Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 40%).
- •Valley Road School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
- •Hopatcong Middle School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 346.
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 Hopatcong Middle School better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Road School ranks higher (79.1 vs 51.4 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 Hopatcong Middle School and Valley Road School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hopatcong and Stanhope in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopatcong Middle School: 435. Valley Road School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopatcong Middle School and Valley Road School rank in New Jersey?
Hopatcong Middle School is 327th of 440 and Valley Road School is 503rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).