Bernards High School vs Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernards High School
Bernardsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
Ridge High School
Basking Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Bernards High School Bernardsville, New Jersey | Ridge High School Basking Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #89 of 357 | #10 of 357 |
| National rank | #2427 of 16,910 | #367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 751 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 69% |
| city | Bernardsville | Basking Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 73.6).
- •Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 18.1%).
- •Bernards High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 751.
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 Bernards High School better than Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge High School ranks higher (88.0 vs 73.6 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 Bernards High School and Ridge High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bernardsville and Basking Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernards High School: 751. Ridge High School: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernards High School and Ridge High School rank in New Jersey?
Bernards High School is 89th of 357 and Ridge High School is 10th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).