Knollwood School vs Markham Place School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollwood School
Fair Haven · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
Markham Place School
Little Silver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
309 students
| Measure | Knollwood School Fair Haven, New Jersey | Markham Place School Little Silver, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 440 | #1 of 440 |
| National rank | #5 of 15,369 | #2 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 502 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| city | Fair Haven | Little Silver |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (98.2 vs 99.1).
- •Markham Place School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Markham Place School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 86%).
- •Markham Place School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 8.8).
- •Knollwood School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 309.
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 Knollwood School better than Markham Place School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Knollwood School and Markham Place School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fair Haven and Little Silver in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood School: 502. Markham Place School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood School and Markham Place School rank in New Jersey?
Knollwood School is 4th of 440 and Markham Place School is 1st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).