Buena Regional High School vs Highland Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 115 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
Highland Park High School
Highland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
493 students
| Measure | Buena Regional High School Buena, New Jersey | Highland Park High School Highland Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 357 | #171 of 357 |
| National rank | #12189 of 16,910 | #6843 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Buena | Highland Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 35.0).
- •Highland Park High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 56.8%).
- •Buena Regional High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Highland Park High School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 491.
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 Highland Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park High School ranks higher (55.8 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 Highland Park High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Buena and Highland Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Regional High School: 491. Highland Park High School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Regional High School and Highland Park High School rank in New Jersey?
Buena Regional High School is 261st of 357 and Highland Park High School is 171st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).