Orange Avenue School vs South Orange Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange Avenue School
Cranford · Public middle · Grades 3–8
750 students
South Orange Middle School
S Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Orange Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey | South Orange Middle School S Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 440 | #85 of 440 |
| National rank | #157 of 15,369 | #331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 750 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| city | Cranford | S Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.2 vs 89.4).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 11.6%).
- •South Orange Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •South Orange Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 750.
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 Orange Avenue School better than South Orange Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Avenue School ranks higher (92.2 vs 89.4 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 Orange Avenue School and South Orange Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Cranford and S Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange Avenue School: 750. South Orange Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange Avenue School and South Orange Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Orange Avenue School is 54th of 440 and South Orange Middle School is 85th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).