Middletown High School South vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 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
Thompson Middle School
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
| Measure | Middletown High School South Middletown, New Jersey | Thompson Middle School Middletown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #75 of 357 | #82 of 440 |
| National rank | #2025 of 16,910 | #323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,406 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 1,406 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Middletown | Middletown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 75.6).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 7.8%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
- •Middletown High School South is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 862.
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 Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Middle School ranks higher (89.5 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 Thompson Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Middletown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middletown High School South: 1,406. Thompson Middle School: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middletown High School South and Thompson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Middletown High School South is 75th of 357 and Thompson Middle School is 82nd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).