Carteret High School vs Roxbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret High School
Carteret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,188 students
Roxbury High School
Succasunna · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,179 students
| Measure | Carteret High School Carteret, New Jersey | Roxbury High School Succasunna, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 357 | #101 of 357 |
| National rank | #13519 of 16,910 | #3188 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,188 | 1,179 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 1,179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| city | Carteret | Succasunna |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roxbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 29.1).
- •Roxbury High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Roxbury High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Roxbury High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 72.6%).
- •Roxbury High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •Carteret High School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 1,179.
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 Carteret High School better than Roxbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roxbury High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 29.1 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 Carteret High School and Roxbury High School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Succasunna in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret High School: 1,188. Roxbury High School: 1,179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret High School and Roxbury High School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret High School is 288th of 357 and Roxbury High School is 101st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).