Morris Knolls High School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morris Knolls High School
Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,450 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 4–8
299 students
| Measure | Morris Knolls High School Rockaway, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 357 | #215 of 440 |
| National rank | #2216 of 16,910 | #2941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,450 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| city | Rockaway | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Knolls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 72.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 32.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Morris Knolls High School is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 299.
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 Morris Knolls High School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Knolls High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 72.0 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 Morris Knolls High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morris Knolls High School: 1,450. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morris Knolls High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Morris Knolls High School is 81st of 357 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 215th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).