Marlboro Middle School vs Pine Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlboro Middle School
Marlboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students
Pine Brook School
Manalapan · Public middle · Grades 6–6
494 students
| Measure | Marlboro Middle School Marlboro, New Jersey | Pine Brook School Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #95 of 440 | #96 of 440 |
| National rank | #373 of 15,369 | #390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 935 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Marlboro | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.9 vs 88.7).
- •Pine Brook School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Pine Brook School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Marlboro Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 16.8%).
- •Marlboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.7).
- •Marlboro Middle School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 494.
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 Marlboro Middle School better than Pine Brook School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marlboro Middle School and Pine Brook School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Marlboro and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marlboro Middle School: 935. Pine Brook School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marlboro Middle School and Pine Brook School rank in New Jersey?
Marlboro Middle School is 95th of 440 and Pine Brook School is 96th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).