Montgomery High School vs Montgomery Lower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery High School
Skillman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,611 students
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Skillman · Public middle · Grades 5–6
680 students
| Measure | Montgomery High School Skillman, New Jersey | Montgomery Lower Middle School Skillman, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 357 | #17 of 440 |
| National rank | #532 of 16,910 | #35 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,611 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| city | Skillman | Skillman |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.6 vs 86.2).
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Montgomery High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 7.8%).
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.2).
- •Montgomery High School is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 680.
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 Montgomery High School better than Montgomery Lower Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Lower Middle School ranks higher (95.6 vs 86.2 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 Montgomery High School and Montgomery Lower Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Skillman and Skillman in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery High School: 1,611. Montgomery Lower Middle School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery High School and Montgomery Lower Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Montgomery High School is 25th of 357 and Montgomery Lower Middle School is 17th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).