Kenneth R. Olson Middle School vs Shawnee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School
Tabernacle · Public middle · Grades 5–8
303 students
Shawnee High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,387 students
| Measure | Kenneth R. Olson Middle School Tabernacle, New Jersey | Shawnee High School Medford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 440 | #88 of 357 |
| National rank | #5374 of 15,369 | #2420 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 303 | 1,387 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 1,387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Tabernacle | Medford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 60.5).
- •Shawnee High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Shawnee High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Shawnee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 12.9%).
- •Kenneth R. Olson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Shawnee High School is the larger school with 1,387 students compared with 303.
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 Kenneth R. Olson Middle School better than Shawnee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee High School ranks higher (73.7 vs 60.5 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 Kenneth R. Olson Middle School and Shawnee High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Tabernacle and Medford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School: 303. Shawnee High School: 1,387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth R. Olson Middle School and Shawnee High School rank in New Jersey?
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is 286th of 440 and Shawnee High School is 88th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).