Beechwood School vs Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 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
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Scotch Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Mountainside, New Jersey | Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,479 | #56 of 357 |
| National rank | #1777 of 50,301 | #1181 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 1,562 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 1,562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 5.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Mountainside | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 80.6).
- •Beechwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 5.6%).
- •Beechwood School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is the larger school with 1,562 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 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beechwood School ranks higher (86.6 vs 80.6 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 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood School: 265. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School: 1,562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood School and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School rank in New Jersey?
Beechwood School is 288th of 1,479 and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is 56th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).