James A Cotten Intermediate School vs Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A Cotten Intermediate School
Willingboro · Public middle · Grades 5–6
542 students
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
Edgewater Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
417 students
| Measure | James A Cotten Intermediate School Willingboro, New Jersey | Samuel M Ridgway Middle School Edgewater Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 440 | #367 of 440 |
| National rank | #13923 of 15,369 | #9568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 542 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 33% |
| city | Willingboro | Edgewater Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 19.1).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 73.4%).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.4).
- •James A Cotten Intermediate School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 417.
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 James A Cotten Intermediate School better than Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 19.1 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 James A Cotten Intermediate School and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Willingboro and Edgewater Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Cotten Intermediate School: 542. Samuel M Ridgway Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Cotten Intermediate School and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School rank in New Jersey?
James A Cotten Intermediate School is 433rd of 440 and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 367th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).