Middletown High School North vs Thorne 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.
Middletown High School North
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
Thorne Middle School
Port Monmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Middletown High School North Middletown, New Jersey | Thorne Middle School Port Monmouth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 357 | #191 of 440 |
| National rank | #8740 of 16,910 | #2027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,289 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 46% |
| city | Middletown | Port Monmouth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorne Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 48.6).
- •Thorne Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •Thorne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Middletown High School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 24.8%).
- •Thorne Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.4).
- •Middletown High School North is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 597.
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 Middletown High School North better than Thorne Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thorne Middle School ranks higher (76.9 vs 48.6 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 Middletown High School North and Thorne Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Port Monmouth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middletown High School North: 1,289. Thorne Middle School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middletown High School North and Thorne Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Middletown High School North is 201st of 357 and Thorne Middle School is 191st of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).