Lopatcong Township Middle School vs Phillipsburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
Phillipsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
335 students
Phillipsburg High School
Phillipsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
| Measure | Lopatcong Township Middle School Phillipsburg, New Jersey | Phillipsburg High School Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 440 | #185 of 357 |
| National rank | #2286 of 15,369 | #7734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 335 | 1,750 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 1,750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Phillipsburg | Phillipsburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 52.5).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 46.9%).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Phillipsburg High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 335.
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 Lopatcong Township Middle School better than Phillipsburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lopatcong Township Middle School ranks higher (75.4 vs 52.5 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 Lopatcong Township Middle School and Phillipsburg High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Phillipsburg and Phillipsburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lopatcong Township Middle School: 335. Phillipsburg High School: 1,750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lopatcong Township Middle School and Phillipsburg High School rank in New Jersey?
Lopatcong Township Middle School is 198th of 440 and Phillipsburg High School is 185th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).