John L. Costley Middle School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L. Costley Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
Lincoln Middle School
Dunellen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
| Measure | John L. Costley Middle School East Orange, New Jersey | Lincoln Middle School Dunellen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 440 | #304 of 440 |
| National rank | #10215 of 15,369 | #6258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.9% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 36% |
| city | East Orange | Dunellen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 38.3).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •John L. Costley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 47.7%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •John L. Costley Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 333.
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 L. Costley Middle School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 38.3 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 L. Costley Middle School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between East Orange and Dunellen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L. Costley Middle School: 334. Lincoln Middle School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L. Costley Middle School and Lincoln Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John L. Costley Middle School is 382nd of 440 and Lincoln Middle School is 304th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).