Dumont High School vs New Milford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dumont High School
Dumont · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
New Milford High School
New Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
584 students
| Measure | Dumont High School Dumont, New Jersey | New Milford High School New Milford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 357 | #87 of 357 |
| National rank | #1134 of 16,910 | #2417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Dumont | New Milford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dumont High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 73.7).
- •Dumont High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •New Milford High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Dumont High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 21.2%).
- •Dumont High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.7).
- •Dumont High School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 584.
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 Dumont High School better than New Milford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dumont High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 73.7 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 Dumont High School and New Milford High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dumont and New Milford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumont High School: 704. New Milford High School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumont High School and New Milford High School rank in New Jersey?
Dumont High School is 53rd of 357 and New Milford High School is 87th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).