Cliffside Park High School vs Lincoln School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km 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
Lincoln School
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 3–8
635 students
| Measure | Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park, New Jersey | Lincoln School Fairview, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 357 | #403 of 440 |
| National rank | #12930 of 16,910 | #11294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 1,314 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Cliffside Park | Fairview |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 31.8).
- •Lincoln School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Cliffside Park High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Cliffside Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 76.1%).
- •Lincoln School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Cliffside Park High School is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 635.
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 Lincoln School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (33.0 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 Lincoln School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cliffside Park and Fairview in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Park High School: 1,314. Lincoln School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Park High School and Lincoln School rank in New Jersey?
Cliffside Park High School is 274th of 357 and Lincoln School is 403rd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).