Fair Lawn High School vs Paterson STEAM High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Lawn High School
Fair Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Paterson STEAM High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
| Measure | Fair Lawn High School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 357 | #299 of 357 |
| National rank | #1236 of 16,910 | #14040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 7.5% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Lawn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 26.7).
- •Fair Lawn High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 7.5%).
- •Fair Lawn High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Fair Lawn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 64.6%).
- •Paterson STEAM High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Fair Lawn High School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 379.
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 Fair Lawn High School better than Paterson STEAM High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Lawn High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 26.7 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 Fair Lawn High School and Paterson STEAM High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Lawn High School: 1,687. Paterson STEAM High School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Lawn High School and Paterson STEAM High School rank in New Jersey?
Fair Lawn High School is 57th of 357 and Paterson STEAM High School is 299th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).