Jefferson Township High School vs Sparta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Township High School
Oak Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
Sparta Middle School
Sparta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Jefferson Township High School Oak Ridge, New Jersey | Sparta Middle School Sparta, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #135 of 357 | #73 of 440 |
| National rank | #5155 of 16,910 | #267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 761 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 63% |
| city | Oak Ridge | Sparta |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 62.5).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 14.7%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.6).
- •Sparta Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 761.
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 Jefferson Township High School better than Sparta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sparta Middle School ranks higher (90.4 vs 62.5 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 Jefferson Township High School and Sparta Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Oak Ridge and Sparta in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Township High School: 761. Sparta Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Township High School and Sparta Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Township High School is 135th of 357 and Sparta Middle School is 73rd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).