Edison High School vs Hillsborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 23 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
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,377 students
| Measure | Edison High School Edison, New Jersey | Hillsborough High School Hillsborough, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #167 of 357 | #59 of 357 |
| National rank | #6774 of 16,910 | #1314 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,393 | 2,377 |
| Enrollment | 2,393 | 2,377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Edison | Hillsborough |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 56.1).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 48.9%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Edison High School is the larger school with 2,393 students compared with 2,377.
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 Hillsborough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 56.1 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 Edison High School and Hillsborough High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Edison and Hillsborough in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison High School: 2,393. Hillsborough High School: 2,377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison High School and Hillsborough High School rank in New Jersey?
Edison High School is 167th of 357 and Hillsborough High School is 59th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).