Lakewood Middle School vs Piner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
Piner Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
364 students
| Measure | Lakewood Middle School Lakewood, New Jersey | Piner Elementary School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 440 | #1105 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12145 of 15,369 | #27634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 574 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 28.8).
- •Piner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 93%).
- •Piner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 8.6).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 364.
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 Middle School better than Piner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Piner Elementary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 28.8 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 Middle School and Piner Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Middle School: 574. Piner Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Middle School and Piner Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lakewood Middle School is 413th of 440 and Piner Elementary School is 1105th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).