Middletown High School South vs River Plaza Elementary 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.
Middletown High School South
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,406 students
River Plaza Elementary School
Red Bank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students
| Measure | Middletown High School South Middletown, New Jersey | River Plaza Elementary School Red Bank, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #75 of 357 | #295 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2025 of 16,910 | #1834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,406 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 1,406 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 5.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Middletown | Red Bank |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Plaza Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 75.6).
- •River Plaza Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •River Plaza Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •River Plaza Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.6% vs 7.8%).
- •River Plaza Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Middletown High School South is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 268.
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 South better than River Plaza Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Plaza Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 75.6 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 South and River Plaza Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Red Bank in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middletown High School South: 1,406. River Plaza Elementary School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middletown High School South and River Plaza Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Middletown High School South is 75th of 357 and River Plaza Elementary School is 295th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).