Howell Township Middle School South vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Township Middle School South
Howell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
| Measure | Howell Township Middle School South Howell, New Jersey | Lakewood Middle School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 440 | #413 of 440 |
| National rank | #1541 of 15,369 | #12145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 893 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Howell | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell Township Middle School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 28.8).
- •Howell Township Middle School South does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Howell Township Middle School South does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 35%).
- •Howell Township Middle School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 93%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.6).
- •Howell Township Middle School South is the larger school with 893 students compared with 574.
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 South better than Lakewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Township Middle School South ranks higher (79.6 vs 28.8 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 South and Lakewood Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Howell and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Township Middle School South: 893. Lakewood Middle School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Township Middle School South and Lakewood Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Howell Township Middle School South is 168th of 440 and Lakewood Middle School is 413th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).