John Hill School vs Robert R Lazar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hill School
Boonton · Public middle · Grades 3–8
556 students
Robert R Lazar Middle School
Montville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
| Measure | John Hill School Boonton, New Jersey | Robert R Lazar Middle School Montville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #180 of 440 | #34 of 440 |
| National rank | #1803 of 15,369 | #102 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Boonton | Montville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 78.1).
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 40.1%).
- •John Hill School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.6).
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 556.
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 Hill School better than Robert R Lazar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert R Lazar Middle School ranks higher (93.5 vs 78.1 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 John Hill School and Robert R Lazar Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Boonton and Montville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hill School: 556. Robert R Lazar Middle School: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hill School and Robert R Lazar Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John Hill School is 180th of 440 and Robert R Lazar Middle School is 34th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).