Dr Ronald McNair High School vs Lower Cape May Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Ronald McNair High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Cape May · Public high · Grades 9–12
717 students
| Measure | Dr Ronald McNair High School Jersey City, New Jersey | Lower Cape May Regional High School Cape May, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 357 | #197 of 357 |
| National rank | #492 of 16,910 | #8362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 716 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 38% |
| city | Jersey City | Cape May |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Ronald McNair High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 50.1).
- •Dr Ronald McNair High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 38%).
- •Dr Ronald McNair High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 45%).
- •Dr Ronald McNair High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 716.
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 Dr Ronald McNair High School better than Lower Cape May Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Ronald McNair High School ranks higher (86.5 vs 50.1 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 Dr Ronald McNair High School and Lower Cape May Regional High School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Cape May in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Ronald McNair High School: 716. Lower Cape May Regional High School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Ronald McNair High School and Lower Cape May Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Dr Ronald McNair High School is 21st of 357 and Lower Cape May Regional High School is 197th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).