Cranford High School vs Orange Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 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
Orange Avenue School
Cranford · Public middle · Grades 3–8
750 students
| Measure | Cranford High School Cranford, New Jersey | Orange Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 357 | #54 of 440 |
| National rank | #2634 of 16,910 | #157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 1,116 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 71% |
| city | Cranford | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.2 vs 72.7).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 1.9%).
- •Cranford High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •Cranford High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 750.
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 Orange Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Avenue School ranks higher (92.2 vs 72.7 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 Orange Avenue School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranford High School: 1,116. Orange Avenue School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranford High School and Orange Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Cranford High School is 93rd of 357 and Orange Avenue School is 54th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).