Carlstadt Public School vs Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students
Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School
Wood Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
554 students
| Measure | Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt, New Jersey | Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School Wood Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 1,479 | #156 of 357 |
| National rank | #16705 of 50,301 | #6316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 478 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Carlstadt | Wood Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlstadt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 58.0).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 43.5%).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 478.
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 Carlstadt Public School better than Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlstadt Public School ranks higher (62.1 vs 58.0 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 Carlstadt Public School and Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlstadt and Wood Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlstadt Public School: 478. Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlstadt Public School and Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School rank in New Jersey?
Carlstadt Public School is 857th of 1,479 and Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School is 156th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).