Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School vs Summit High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
871 students
Summit High School
Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,198 students
| Measure | Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School Summit, New Jersey | Summit High School Summit, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #30 of 440 | #12 of 357 |
| National rank | #89 of 15,369 | #400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 871 | 1,198 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 87.6).
- •Summit High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 19.6%).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.4).
- •Summit High School is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 871.
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 Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School better than Summit High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks higher (93.8 vs 87.6 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 Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School and Summit High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School: 871. Summit High School: 1,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School and Summit High School rank in New Jersey?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is 30th of 440 and Summit High School is 12th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).