Buena Regional High School vs Cresskill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Regional High School
Buena · Public high · Grades 9–12
491 students
Cresskill High School
Cresskill · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
| Measure | Buena Regional High School Buena, New Jersey | Cresskill High School Cresskill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #261 of 357 | #43 of 357 |
| National rank | #12189 of 16,910 | #808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 54% |
| city | Buena | Cresskill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cresskill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 35.0).
- •Cresskill High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 16%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 56.8%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Buena Regional High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 489.
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 Buena Regional High School better than Cresskill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cresskill High School ranks higher (83.6 vs 35.0 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 Buena Regional High School and Cresskill High School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Buena and Cresskill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Regional High School: 491. Cresskill High School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Regional High School and Cresskill High School rank in New Jersey?
Buena Regional High School is 261st of 357 and Cresskill High School is 43rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).