Patrick F. Healy Middle School vs Ridgedale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
322 students
Ridgedale Middle School
Florham Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Patrick F. Healy Middle School East Orange, New Jersey | Ridgedale Middle School Florham Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #392 of 440 | #51 of 440 |
| National rank | #10826 of 15,369 | #151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 67% |
| city | East Orange | Florham Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgedale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 35.2).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 8%).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 30%).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 14%).
- •Ridgedale Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.1).
- •Patrick F. Healy Middle School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
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 Patrick F. Healy Middle School better than Ridgedale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgedale Middle School ranks higher (92.4 vs 35.2 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 Patrick F. Healy Middle School and Ridgedale Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between East Orange and Florham Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patrick F. Healy Middle School: 322. Ridgedale Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patrick F. Healy Middle School and Ridgedale Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Patrick F. Healy Middle School is 392nd of 440 and Ridgedale Middle School is 51st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).