Cliffside Park High School vs Eleanor Van Gelder
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 732 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffside Park High School
Cliffside Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,314 students
Eleanor Van Gelder
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
384 students
| Measure | Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park, New Jersey | Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 357 | #632 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12930 of 16,910 | #9298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 1,314 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | Cliffside Park | Edgewater |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor Van Gelder scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 31.8).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 70.2%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •Cliffside Park High School is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 384.
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 Cliffside Park High School better than Eleanor Van Gelder?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor Van Gelder ranks higher (72.9 vs 31.8 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 Cliffside Park High School and Eleanor Van Gelder?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Cliffside Park and Edgewater in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Park High School: 1,314. Eleanor Van Gelder: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Park High School and Eleanor Van Gelder rank in New Jersey?
Cliffside Park High School is 274th of 357 and Eleanor Van Gelder is 632nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).