Bergenfield High School vs Dumont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergenfield High School
Bergenfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
Dumont High School
Dumont · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
| Measure | Bergenfield High School Bergenfield, New Jersey | Dumont High School Dumont, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #137 of 357 | #53 of 357 |
| National rank | #5241 of 16,910 | #1134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,239 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 54% |
| city | Bergenfield | Dumont |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dumont High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 62.1).
- •Dumont High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Dumont High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Dumont High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 39.4%).
- •Dumont High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •Bergenfield High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 704.
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 Bergenfield High School better than Dumont High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dumont High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 62.1 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 Bergenfield High School and Dumont High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bergenfield and Dumont in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergenfield High School: 1,239. Dumont High School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergenfield High School and Dumont High School rank in New Jersey?
Bergenfield High School is 137th of 357 and Dumont High School is 53rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).