Atlantic City High School vs Chelsea Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
Chelsea Heights School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
267 students
| Measure | Atlantic City High School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Chelsea Heights School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 357 | #1119 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14809 of 16,910 | #28533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,731 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 22.7).
- •Chelsea Heights School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Chelsea Heights School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Atlantic City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 89.1%).
- •Chelsea Heights School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.6).
- •Atlantic City High School is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 267.
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 Atlantic City High School better than Chelsea Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Chelsea Heights School ranks higher (45.1 vs 22.7 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 Atlantic City High School and Chelsea Heights School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic City High School: 1,731. Chelsea Heights School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic City High School and Chelsea Heights School rank in New Jersey?
Atlantic City High School is 319th of 357 and Chelsea Heights School is 1119th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).