Southern Regional Middle School vs Stafford Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Regional Middle School
Manahawkin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
Stafford Intermediate School
Manahawkin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
657 students
| Measure | Southern Regional Middle School Manahawkin, New Jersey | Stafford Intermediate School Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 440 | #200 of 440 |
| National rank | #2992 of 15,369 | #2310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 865 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Manahawkin | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stafford Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 71.7).
- •Stafford Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Stafford Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Stafford Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 28.6%).
- •Southern Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.7).
- •Southern Regional Middle School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 657.
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 Southern Regional Middle School better than Stafford Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Stafford Intermediate School ranks higher (75.3 vs 71.7 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 Southern Regional Middle School and Stafford Intermediate School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Regional Middle School: 865. Stafford Intermediate School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Regional Middle School and Stafford Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Southern Regional Middle School is 217th of 440 and Stafford Intermediate School is 200th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).