Northfield Community Middle School vs Principle Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
Principle Academy Charter School
Egg Harbor Township · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Northfield Community Middle School Northfield, New Jersey | Principle Academy Charter School Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 440 | #1314 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2761 of 15,369 | #38502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 397 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Northfield | Egg Harbor Township |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 30.1).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
- •Principle Academy Charter School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 397.
- •Northfield Community Middle School is a public school while Principle Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Northfield Community Middle School better than Principle Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Community Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 30.1 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 Northfield Community Middle School and Principle Academy Charter School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Egg Harbor Township in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northfield Community Middle School: 397. Principle Academy Charter School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northfield Community Middle School and Principle Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Northfield Community Middle School is 212th of 440 and Principle Academy Charter School is 1314th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).