Emerson Jr Sr High vs Waldwick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Jr Sr High
Emerson · Public high · Grades 7–12
440 students
Waldwick High School
Waldwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
| Measure | Emerson Jr Sr High Emerson, New Jersey | Waldwick High School Waldwick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 357 | #69 of 357 |
| National rank | #1297 of 16,910 | #1913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 1.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| city | Emerson | Waldwick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Jr Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 76.2).
- •Emerson Jr Sr High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Emerson Jr Sr High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 14.3%).
- •Emerson Jr Sr High is the larger school with 440 students compared with 434.
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 Emerson Jr Sr High better than Waldwick High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Jr Sr High ranks higher (79.8 vs 76.2 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 Emerson Jr Sr High and Waldwick High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Emerson and Waldwick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Jr Sr High: 440. Waldwick High School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Jr Sr High and Waldwick High School rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Jr Sr High is 58th of 357 and Waldwick High School is 69th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).