Lopatcong Township Middle School vs Phillipsburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 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 Middle School
Phillipsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
| Measure | Lopatcong Township Middle School Phillipsburg, New Jersey | Phillipsburg Middle School Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 440 | #378 of 440 |
| National rank | #2286 of 15,369 | #9974 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| 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 39.3).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Lopatcong Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 75.2%).
- •Phillipsburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •Phillipsburg Middle School is the larger school with 636 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lopatcong Township Middle School ranks higher (75.4 vs 39.3 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 Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Phillipsburg and Phillipsburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lopatcong Township Middle School: 335. Phillipsburg Middle School: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lopatcong Township Middle School and Phillipsburg Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lopatcong Township Middle School is 198th of 440 and Phillipsburg Middle School is 378th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).