Crest Memorial School vs Wildwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Memorial School
Wildwood Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
194 students
Wildwood High School
Wildwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
261 students
| Measure | Crest Memorial School Wildwood Crest, New Jersey | Wildwood High School Wildwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,479 | #280 of 357 |
| National rank | #21571 of 50,301 | #13151 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 194 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Wildwood Crest | Wildwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 30.9).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 71.3%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 10.0).
- •Wildwood High School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 194.
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 Crest Memorial School better than Wildwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Memorial School ranks higher (55.1 vs 30.9 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 Crest Memorial School and Wildwood High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wildwood Crest and Wildwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Memorial School: 194. Wildwood High School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Memorial School and Wildwood High School rank in New Jersey?
Crest Memorial School is 977th of 1,479 and Wildwood High School is 280th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).