Kirby's Mill Elementary School vs Taunton Forge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Taunton Forge Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
| Measure | Kirby's Mill Elementary School Medford, New Jersey | Taunton Forge Elementary School Medford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,479 | #340 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1870 of 50,301 | #2385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Medford | Medford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirby's Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 85.2).
- •Kirby's Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Taunton Forge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Taunton Forge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 13.4%).
- •Taunton Forge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Kirby's Mill Elementary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 318.
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 Kirby's Mill Elementary School better than Taunton Forge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirby's Mill Elementary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 85.2 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 Kirby's Mill Elementary School and Taunton Forge Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Medford and Medford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School: 402. Taunton Forge Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirby's Mill Elementary School and Taunton Forge Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School is 298th of 1,479 and Taunton Forge Elementary School is 340th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).