Howell Township Middle School North vs Land O'Pines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Township Middle School North
Farmingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students
Land O'Pines Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Howell Township Middle School North Farmingdale, New Jersey | Land O'Pines Elementary School Howell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #201 of 440 | #364 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2320 of 15,369 | #2842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 970 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Farmingdale | Howell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Land O'Pines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 75.2).
- •Land O'Pines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 32%).
- •Land O'Pines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Howell Township Middle School North is the larger school with 970 students compared with 530.
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 Howell Township Middle School North better than Land O'Pines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Land O'Pines Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 75.2 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 Howell Township Middle School North and Land O'Pines Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Howell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Township Middle School North: 970. Land O'Pines Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Township Middle School North and Land O'Pines Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Howell Township Middle School North is 201st of 440 and Land O'Pines Elementary School is 364th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).