Cresskill High School vs Merritt Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 610 m 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
Merritt Memorial
Cresskill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
282 students
| Measure | Cresskill High School Cresskill, New Jersey | Merritt Memorial Cresskill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 357 | #22 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #808 of 16,910 | #79 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 489 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 1.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 82% |
| city | Cresskill | Cresskill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 83.6).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 4.5%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.4).
- •Cresskill High School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 282.
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 Merritt Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Memorial ranks higher (95.3 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 Merritt Memorial?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Cresskill and Cresskill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresskill High School: 489. Merritt Memorial: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresskill High School and Merritt Memorial rank in New Jersey?
Cresskill High School is 43rd of 357 and Merritt Memorial is 22nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).