Pennsville Middle School vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennsville Middle School
Pennsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
Salem Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 3–8
472 students
| Measure | Pennsville Middle School Pennsville, New Jersey | Salem Middle School Salem, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 440 | #439 of 440 |
| National rank | #7504 of 15,369 | #14736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 460 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Pennsville | Salem |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 13.7).
- •Pennsville Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Pennsville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Pennsville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 80.1%).
- •Pennsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Salem Middle School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 460.
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 Pennsville Middle School better than Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsville Middle School ranks higher (50.7 vs 13.7 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 Pennsville Middle School and Salem Middle School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Pennsville and Salem in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennsville Middle School: 460. Salem Middle School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennsville Middle School and Salem Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Pennsville Middle School is 329th of 440 and Salem Middle School is 439th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).