Arthur L. Johnson High School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur L. Johnson High School
Clark · Public high · Grades 9–12
785 students
Valley Road School
Clark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Arthur L. Johnson High School Clark, New Jersey | Valley Road School Clark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #165 of 357 | #230 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6720 of 16,910 | #1134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 785 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 68% |
| city | Clark | Clark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 56.3).
- •Valley Road School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 22%).
- •Valley Road School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 55%).
- •Valley Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 10.1%).
- •Valley Road School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Arthur L. Johnson High School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 390.
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 Arthur L. Johnson High School better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Road School ranks higher (88.6 vs 56.3 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 Arthur L. Johnson High School and Valley Road School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clark and Clark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur L. Johnson High School: 785. Valley Road School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur L. Johnson High School and Valley Road School rank in New Jersey?
Arthur L. Johnson High School is 165th of 357 and Valley Road School is 230th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).