Amsterdam Elementary School vs Hillsborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amsterdam Elementary School
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–4
376 students
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,377 students
| Measure | Amsterdam Elementary School Hillsborough, New Jersey | Hillsborough High School Hillsborough, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #92 of 1,479 | #59 of 357 |
| National rank | #293 of 50,301 | #1314 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 2,377 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 2,377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 58% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amsterdam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 79.7).
- •Amsterdam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Amsterdam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 15.7%).
- •Amsterdam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.6).
- •Hillsborough High School is the larger school with 2,377 students compared with 376.
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 Amsterdam Elementary School better than Hillsborough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Amsterdam Elementary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 79.7 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 Amsterdam Elementary School and Hillsborough High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amsterdam Elementary School: 376. Hillsborough High School: 2,377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amsterdam Elementary School and Hillsborough High School rank in New Jersey?
Amsterdam Elementary School is 92nd of 1,479 and Hillsborough High School is 59th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).