Norwood Public School vs Tenakill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Public School
Norwood Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ8
583 students
Tenakill Middle School
Closter Β· Public middle Β· Grades 5β8
593 students
| Measure | Norwood Public School Norwood, New Jersey | Tenakill Middle School Closter, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #319 of 1,479 | #68 of 440 |
| National rank | #2132 of 50,301 | #228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PKβ8 | Grades 5β8 |
| Students | 583 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| city | Norwood | Closter |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Tenakill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 85.7).
- β’Tenakill Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- β’Tenakill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 71%).
- β’Norwood Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 2.4%).
- β’Norwood Public School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- β’Tenakill Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 583.
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 Norwood Public School better than Tenakill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tenakill Middle School ranks higher (91.0 vs 85.7 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 Norwood Public School and Tenakill Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Closter in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood Public School: 583. Tenakill Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood Public School and Tenakill Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Norwood Public School is 319th of 1,479 and Tenakill Middle School is 68th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).