Asbury Park High School vs Neptune High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asbury Park High School
Asbury Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
Neptune High School
Neptune · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,129 students
| Measure | Asbury Park High School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Neptune High School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 357 | #314 of 357 |
| National rank | #14459 of 16,910 | #14577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 1,129 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 1,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| city | Asbury Park | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.6 vs 24.0).
- •Asbury Park High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Neptune High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Neptune High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 67.5%).
- •Asbury Park High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Neptune High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 379.
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 Asbury Park High School better than Neptune High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Asbury Park High School and Neptune High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Asbury Park and Neptune in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asbury Park High School: 379. Neptune High School: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asbury Park High School and Neptune High School rank in New Jersey?
Asbury Park High School is 310th of 357 and Neptune High School is 314th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).