Boonton High School vs Briarcliff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boonton High School
Boonton · Public high · Grades 9–12
646 students
Briarcliff Middle School
Mountain Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students
| Measure | Boonton High School Boonton, New Jersey | Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 357 | #7 of 440 |
| National rank | #4118 of 16,910 | #12 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 1.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 80% |
| city | Boonton | Mountain Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarcliff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 66.7).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 45%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 58%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 32.5%).
- •Briarcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.4).
- •Boonton High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 263.
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 Boonton High School better than Briarcliff Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarcliff Middle School ranks higher (97.1 vs 66.7 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 Boonton High School and Briarcliff Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Boonton and Mountain Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boonton High School: 646. Briarcliff Middle School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boonton High School and Briarcliff Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Boonton High School is 120th of 357 and Briarcliff Middle School is 7th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).