Northfield Community Middle School vs South Main Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 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
South Main Street Elementary School
Pleasantville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Northfield Community Middle School Northfield, New Jersey | South Main Street Elementary School Pleasantville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 440 | #1311 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2761 of 15,369 | #38361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 25% |
| city | Northfield | Pleasantville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 30.3).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.0).
- •South Main Street Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 397.
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 South Main Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Community Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 30.3 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 South Main Street Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Pleasantville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northfield Community Middle School: 397. South Main Street Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northfield Community Middle School and South Main Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Northfield Community Middle School is 212th of 440 and South Main Street Elementary School is 1311th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).