Cliffside Park High School vs Ridgefield Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 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
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Ridgefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
| Measure | Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park, New Jersey | Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 357 | #177 of 357 |
| National rank | #12930 of 16,910 | #7171 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,314 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Cliffside Park | Ridgefield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 31.8).
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 70.2%).
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Cliffside Park High School is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 512.
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 Ridgefield Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgefield Memorial High School ranks higher (54.6 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 Ridgefield Memorial High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cliffside Park and Ridgefield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Park High School: 1,314. Ridgefield Memorial High School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Park High School and Ridgefield Memorial High School rank in New Jersey?
Cliffside Park High School is 274th of 357 and Ridgefield Memorial High School is 177th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).