Atlantic City High School vs Ridgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 182 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
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students
| Measure | Atlantic City High School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Ridgewood High School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #319 of 357 | #24 of 357 |
| National rank | #14809 of 16,910 | #514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,731 | 1,740 |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | 1,740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 66% |
| city | Atlantic City | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 22.7).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 11%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 27%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 83%).
- •Atlantic City High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 1,731.
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 Ridgewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood High School ranks higher (86.4 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 Ridgewood High School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic City High School: 1,731. Ridgewood High School: 1,740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic City High School and Ridgewood High School rank in New Jersey?
Atlantic City High School is 319th of 357 and Ridgewood High School is 24th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).