Buena Regional High School vs Park Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 182 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
Park Ridge High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
491 students
| Measure | Buena Regional High School Buena, New Jersey | Park Ridge High School Park Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #261 of 357 | #17 of 357 |
| National rank | #12189 of 16,910 | #463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 491 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 60% |
| city | Buena | Park Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 35.0).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 16%).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 39%).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 56.8%).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.9).
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 Park Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Ridge High School ranks higher (86.9 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 Park Ridge High School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Buena and Park Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Regional High School: 491. Park Ridge High School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Regional High School and Park Ridge High School rank in New Jersey?
Buena Regional High School is 261st of 357 and Park Ridge High School is 17th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).