Fairmount vs Hackensack High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
621 students
Hackensack High School
Hackensack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students
| Measure | Fairmount Hackensack, New Jersey | Hackensack High School Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 1,479 | #248 of 357 |
| National rank | #28097 of 50,301 | #11371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 1,813 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 23% |
| city | Hackensack | Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 38.3).
- •Fairmount does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Hackensack High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Fairmount does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 63.7%).
- •Hackensack High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Hackensack High School is the larger school with 1,813 students compared with 621.
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 Fairmount better than Hackensack High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount ranks higher (45.7 vs 38.3 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 Fairmount and Hackensack High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount: 621. Hackensack High School: 1,813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount and Hackensack High School rank in New Jersey?
Fairmount is 1112th of 1,479 and Hackensack High School is 248th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).