Jonas Salk Middle School vs Southwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonas Salk Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Southwood Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
| Measure | Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Southwood Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 440 | #536 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,369 | #6458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Old Bridge | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 74.7).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 28.7%).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.5).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 265.
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 Jonas Salk Middle School better than Southwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 74.7 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 Jonas Salk Middle School and Southwood Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonas Salk Middle School: 886. Southwood Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonas Salk Middle School and Southwood Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jonas Salk Middle School is 204th of 440 and Southwood Elementary School is 536th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).