Chatham High School vs Milton Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham High School
Chatham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,205 students
Milton Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
301 students
| Measure | Chatham High School Chatham, New Jersey | Milton Avenue School Chatham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 357 | #58 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #426 of 16,910 | #204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,205 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 84.5% |
| city | Chatham | Chatham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milton Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 87.2).
- •Milton Avenue School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 63%).
- •Chatham High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 74.5%).
- •Chatham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 2.7%).
- •Milton Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Chatham High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 301.
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 Chatham High School better than Milton Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Milton Avenue School ranks higher (93.8 vs 87.2 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 Chatham High School and Milton Avenue School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham High School: 1,205. Milton Avenue School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham High School and Milton Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Chatham High School is 14th of 357 and Milton Avenue School is 58th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).