Cresskill High School vs Demarest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresskill High School
Cresskill · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
Demarest Middle School
Demarest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
| Measure | Cresskill High School Cresskill, New Jersey | Demarest Middle School Demarest, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 357 | #9 of 440 |
| National rank | #808 of 16,910 | #15 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 489 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 81% |
| city | Cresskill | Demarest |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Demarest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.0 vs 83.6).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 54%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 4.5%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.3).
- •Cresskill High School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 359.
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 Cresskill High School better than Demarest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Demarest Middle School ranks higher (97.0 vs 83.6 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 Cresskill High School and Demarest Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cresskill and Demarest in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresskill High School: 489. Demarest Middle School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresskill High School and Demarest Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Cresskill High School is 43rd of 357 and Demarest Middle School is 9th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).