Brookside School vs Waldwick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School
Allendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
Waldwick High School
Waldwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
| Measure | Brookside School Allendale, New Jersey | Waldwick High School Waldwick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 440 | #69 of 357 |
| National rank | #33 of 15,369 | #1913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 1.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 45% |
| city | Allendale | Waldwick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 76.2).
- •Brookside School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 45%).
- •Brookside School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 66%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 2%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Brookside School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 434.
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 Brookside School better than Waldwick High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside School ranks higher (95.8 vs 76.2 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 Brookside School and Waldwick High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Waldwick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School: 502. Waldwick High School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School and Waldwick High School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside School is 16th of 440 and Waldwick High School is 69th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).