Colonial Road School vs High Mountain Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Road School
Franklin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
High Mountain Road School
Franklin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Colonial Road School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | High Mountain Road School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,479 | #7 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #537 of 50,301 | #26 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Franklin Lakes | Franklin Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Mountain Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.0 vs 91.2).
- •High Mountain Road School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •High Mountain Road School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 2.7%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.4).
- •High Mountain Road School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 231.
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 Colonial Road School better than High Mountain Road School?
On the Success Index (US), High Mountain Road School ranks higher (97.0 vs 91.2 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 Colonial Road School and High Mountain Road School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Franklin Lakes and Franklin Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Road School: 231. High Mountain Road School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Road School and High Mountain Road School rank in New Jersey?
Colonial Road School is 145th of 1,479 and High Mountain Road School is 7th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).