Bernardsville Middle School vs Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernardsville Middle School
Bernardsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
Ridge High School
Basking Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Bernardsville Middle School Bernardsville, New Jersey | Ridge High School Basking Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 440 | #10 of 357 |
| National rank | #499 of 15,369 | #367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| city | Bernardsville | Basking Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.6 vs 88.0).
- •Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 17.9%).
- •Bernardsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.1).
- •Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 419.
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 Bernardsville Middle School better than Ridge High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bernardsville Middle School and Ridge High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bernardsville and Basking Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardsville Middle School: 419. Ridge High School: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardsville Middle School and Ridge High School rank in New Jersey?
Bernardsville Middle School is 113th of 440 and Ridge High School is 10th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).