Clayton High School vs Waldwick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High School
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
Waldwick High School
Waldwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
| Measure | Clayton High School Clayton, New Jersey | Waldwick High School Waldwick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 357 | #69 of 357 |
| National rank | #12857 of 16,910 | #1913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 1.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Clayton | Waldwick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waldwick High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 32.1).
- •Waldwick High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 56.1%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Waldwick High School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 431.
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 Clayton High School better than Waldwick High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waldwick High School ranks higher (76.2 vs 32.1 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 Clayton High School and Waldwick High School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Waldwick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High School: 431. Waldwick High School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High School and Waldwick High School rank in New Jersey?
Clayton High School is 272nd of 357 and Waldwick High School is 69th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).