John A. Carusi Middle School vs Thomas Paine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Carusi Middle School
Cherry Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | John A. Carusi Middle School Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Thomas Paine Elementary School Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 440 | #641 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4778 of 15,369 | #9542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 859 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Cherry Hill | Cherry Hill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Paine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 63.2).
- •Thomas Paine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Thomas Paine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Paine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 38.5%).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 342.
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 John A. Carusi Middle School better than Thomas Paine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 63.2 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 John A. Carusi Middle School and Thomas Paine Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cherry Hill and Cherry Hill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Carusi Middle School: 859. Thomas Paine Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Carusi Middle School and Thomas Paine Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John A. Carusi Middle School is 272nd of 440 and Thomas Paine Elementary School is 641st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).