Forrestdale School vs Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestdale School
Rumson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
498 students
Highlands Elementary School
Highlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
153 students
| Measure | Forrestdale School Rumson, New Jersey | Highlands Elementary School Highlands, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 99 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 440 | #685 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4 of 15,369 | #10724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 498 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Rumson | Highlands |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrestdale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (98.5 vs 70.8).
- •Forrestdale School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.5).
- •Forrestdale School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 153.
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 Forrestdale School better than Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrestdale School ranks higher (98.5 vs 70.8 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 Forrestdale School and Highlands Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rumson and Highlands in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestdale School: 498. Highlands Elementary School: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestdale School and Highlands Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forrestdale School is 3rd of 440 and Highlands Elementary School is 685th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).