Edison High School vs Highland Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison High School
Edison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,393 students
Highland Park High School
Highland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
493 students
| Measure | Edison High School Edison, New Jersey | Highland Park High School Highland Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 357 | #171 of 357 |
| National rank | #6774 of 16,910 | #6843 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,393 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 2,393 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Edison | Highland Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.1 vs 55.8).
- •Edison High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Edison High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 48.9%).
- •Highland Park High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.1).
- •Edison High School is the larger school with 2,393 students compared with 493.
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 Edison High School better than Highland Park High 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 Edison High School and Highland Park High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Edison and Highland Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison High School: 2,393. Highland Park High School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison High School and Highland Park High School rank in New Jersey?
Edison High School is 167th of 357 and Highland Park High School is 171st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).