For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 660 students in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Freehold is Clifton T. Barkalow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton T. Barkalow School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Stillwells Corner Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ include Clifton T. Barkalow School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold?
the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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