Cresskill High School vs Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 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
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
Demarest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,038 students
| Measure | Cresskill High School Cresskill, New Jersey | Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest Demarest, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 357 | #1 of 357 |
| National rank | #808 of 16,910 | #164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 1,038 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| city | Cresskill | Demarest |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 83.6).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.3% vs 4.5%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 489.
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 Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest ranks higher (91.5 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 Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cresskill and Demarest in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresskill High School: 489. Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest: 1,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresskill High School and Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest rank in New Jersey?
Cresskill High School is 43rd of 357 and Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is 1st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).