Dumont High School vs Selzer Elementary\Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 774 m 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
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
Dumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
535 students
| Measure | Dumont High School Dumont, New Jersey | Selzer Elementary\Middle School Dumont, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 357 | #445 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1134 of 16,910 | #4382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 704 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 54% |
| city | Dumont | Dumont |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 81.1).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 16.6%).
- •Dumont High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •Dumont High School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 535.
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 Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dumont High School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Dumont and Dumont in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumont High School: 704. Selzer Elementary\Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumont High School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dumont High School is 53rd of 357 and Selzer Elementary\Middle School is 445th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).