Bayonne High School vs Perth Amboy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayonne High School
Bayonne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,830 students
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,769 students
| Measure | Bayonne High School Bayonne, New Jersey | Perth Amboy High School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 357 | #295 of 357 |
| National rank | #9075 of 16,910 | #13934 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,830 | 2,769 |
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 2,769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 16% |
| city | Bayonne | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayonne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 27.2).
- •Bayonne High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Bayonne High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Bayonne High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 69.8%).
- •Bayonne High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •Bayonne High School is the larger school with 2,830 students compared with 2,769.
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 Bayonne High School better than Perth Amboy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayonne High School ranks higher (47.4 vs 27.2 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 Bayonne High School and Perth Amboy High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bayonne and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayonne High School: 2,830. Perth Amboy High School: 2,769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayonne High School and Perth Amboy High School rank in New Jersey?
Bayonne High School is 209th of 357 and Perth Amboy High School is 295th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).