Toms River Intermediate School North vs Walnut Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Toms River Intermediate School North
Toms River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students
Walnut Street Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
727 students
| Measure | Toms River Intermediate School North Toms River, New Jersey | Walnut Street Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 440 | #1152 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5790 of 15,369 | #30454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 970 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toms River Intermediate School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 42.3).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Toms River Intermediate School North does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Toms River Intermediate School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Toms River Intermediate School North does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Toms River Intermediate School North is the larger school with 970 students compared with 727.
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 Toms River Intermediate School North better than Walnut Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Toms River Intermediate School North ranks higher (58.6 vs 42.3 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 Toms River Intermediate School North and Walnut Street Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Toms River Intermediate School North: 970. Walnut Street Elementary School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Toms River Intermediate School North and Walnut Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Toms River Intermediate School North is 295th of 440 and Walnut Street Elementary School is 1152nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).