Beechwood School vs Governor Livingston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Mountainside · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
265 students
Governor Livingston High School
Berkeley Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
849 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Mountainside, New Jersey | Governor Livingston High School Berkeley Heights, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,479 | #62 of 357 |
| National rank | #1777 of 50,301 | #1427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Mountainside | Berkeley Heights |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 79.0).
- •Governor Livingston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 3.8%).
- •Governor Livingston High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Governor Livingston High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 265.
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 Beechwood School better than Governor Livingston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beechwood School ranks higher (86.6 vs 79.0 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 Beechwood School and Governor Livingston High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Berkeley Heights in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood School: 265. Governor Livingston High School: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood School and Governor Livingston High School rank in New Jersey?
Beechwood School is 288th of 1,479 and Governor Livingston High School is 62nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).