Lakewood High School vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 256 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,295 students
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
| Measure | Lakewood High School Lakewood, New Jersey | Lakewood Middle School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 357 | #413 of 440 |
| National rank | #15595 of 16,910 | #12145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,295 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 19% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 18.1).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 6%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 93%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.6).
- •Lakewood High School is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 574.
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 Lakewood High School better than Lakewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Middle School ranks higher (28.8 vs 18.1 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 Lakewood High School and Lakewood Middle School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood High School: 1,295. Lakewood Middle School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood High School and Lakewood Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lakewood High School is 343rd of 357 and Lakewood Middle School is 413th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).