Southern Regional Middle School vs Veterans Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 43 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
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Brick Town · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
| Measure | Southern Regional Middle School Manahawkin, New Jersey | Veterans Memorial Middle School Brick Town, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 440 | #224 of 440 |
| National rank | #2992 of 15,369 | #3291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 865 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Manahawkin | Brick Town |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 70.3).
- •Southern Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Southern Regional Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 35.4%).
- •Southern Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
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 Veterans Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Regional Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 70.3 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 Veterans Memorial Middle School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Brick Town in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Regional Middle School: 865. Veterans Memorial Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Regional Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Southern Regional Middle School is 217th of 440 and Veterans Memorial Middle School is 224th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).