Joyce Kilmer School vs Parsons
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Kilmer School
Milltown · Public middle · Grades 4–8
444 students
Parsons
North Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
566 students
| Measure | Joyce Kilmer School Milltown, New Jersey | Parsons North Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 440 | #1194 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1543 of 15,369 | #32357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 444 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| city | Milltown | North Brunswick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joyce Kilmer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 39.4).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 33%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 70.5%).
- •Parsons does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.6).
- •Parsons is the larger school with 566 students compared with 444.
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 Joyce Kilmer School better than Parsons?
On the Success Index (US), Joyce Kilmer School ranks higher (79.6 vs 39.4 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 Joyce Kilmer School and Parsons?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Milltown and North Brunswick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joyce Kilmer School: 444. Parsons: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joyce Kilmer School and Parsons rank in New Jersey?
Joyce Kilmer School is 169th of 440 and Parsons is 1194th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).