Cranford High School vs David Brearley Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranford High School
Cranford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
David Brearley Middle/High School
Kenilworth · Public high · Grades 7–12
774 students
| Measure | Cranford High School Cranford, New Jersey | David Brearley Middle/High School Kenilworth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 357 | #218 of 357 |
| National rank | #2634 of 16,910 | #9393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,116 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| city | Cranford | Kenilworth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 46.2).
- •Cranford High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Cranford High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 44%).
- •Cranford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 33.2%).
- •Cranford High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •Cranford High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 774.
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 Cranford High School better than David Brearley Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranford High School ranks higher (72.7 vs 46.2 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 Cranford High School and David Brearley Middle/High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Kenilworth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranford High School: 1,116. David Brearley Middle/High School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranford High School and David Brearley Middle/High School rank in New Jersey?
Cranford High School is 93rd of 357 and David Brearley Middle/High School is 218th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).