Magnolia vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
Sterling High School
Somerdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
839 students
| Measure | Magnolia Magnolia, New Jersey | Sterling High School Somerdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,479 | #251 of 357 |
| National rank | #23330 of 50,301 | #11490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 14% |
| city | Magnolia | Somerdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 37.9).
- •Magnolia does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Magnolia does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Sterling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 43.9%).
- •Magnolia does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •Sterling High School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 396.
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 Magnolia better than Sterling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia ranks higher (52.6 vs 37.9 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 Magnolia and Sterling High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Somerdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia: 396. Sterling High School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia and Sterling High School rank in New Jersey?
Magnolia is 1020th of 1,479 and Sterling High School is 251st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).