Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Rahway · Public middle · Grades 7–8
701 students
Valley Road School
Clark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy Rahway, New Jersey | Valley Road School Clark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #357 of 440 | #230 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9066 of 15,369 | #1134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 701 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 68% |
| city | Rahway | Clark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 43.5).
- •Valley Road School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Valley Road School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •Valley Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Valley Road School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is the larger school with 701 students compared with 390.
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 Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Road School ranks higher (88.6 vs 43.5 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 Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy and Valley Road School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rahway and Clark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy: 701. Valley Road School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy and Valley Road School rank in New Jersey?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is 357th of 440 and Valley Road School is 230th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).