Mainland Regional High School vs Northfield Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mainland Regional High School
Linwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
| Measure | Mainland Regional High School Linwood, New Jersey | Northfield Community Middle School Northfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 357 | #212 of 440 |
| National rank | #3214 of 16,910 | #2761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,160 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| city | Linwood | Northfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 70.4).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Mainland Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 26.6%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.2).
- •Mainland Regional High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 397.
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 Mainland Regional High School better than Northfield Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Community Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 70.4 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 Mainland Regional High School and Northfield Community Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Linwood and Northfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mainland Regional High School: 1,160. Northfield Community Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mainland Regional High School and Northfield Community Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Mainland Regional High School is 102nd of 357 and Northfield Community Middle School is 212th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).