Chatham High School vs Wayne Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 26 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
Wayne Valley High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | Chatham High School Chatham, New Jersey | Wayne Valley High School Wayne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 357 | #48 of 357 |
| National rank | #426 of 16,910 | #1011 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,205 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.4% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Chatham | Wayne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 81.9).
- •Chatham High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Chatham High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Chatham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 11.6%).
- •Wayne Valley High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Chatham High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 1,201.
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 Wayne Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham High School ranks higher (87.2 vs 81.9 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 Wayne Valley High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Wayne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham High School: 1,205. Wayne Valley High School: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham High School and Wayne Valley High School rank in New Jersey?
Chatham High School is 14th of 357 and Wayne Valley High School is 48th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).