Crescent Elementary School vs Northern Highlands Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Elementary School
Waldwick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Allendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Crescent Elementary School Waldwick, New Jersey | Northern Highlands Regional High School Allendale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #173 of 1,479 | #7 of 357 |
| National rank | #685 of 50,301 | #334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Waldwick | Allendale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crescent Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 88.5).
- •Crescent Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Crescent Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.5).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 313.
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 Crescent Elementary School better than Northern Highlands Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crescent Elementary School ranks higher (90.5 vs 88.5 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 Crescent Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waldwick and Allendale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescent Elementary School: 313. Northern Highlands Regional High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescent Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Crescent Elementary School is 173rd of 1,479 and Northern Highlands Regional High School is 7th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).