Garfield High School vs Northern Highlands Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield High School
Garfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Allendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Garfield High School Garfield, New Jersey | Northern Highlands Regional High School Allendale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #266 of 357 | #7 of 357 |
| National rank | #12319 of 16,910 | #334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 70% |
| city | Garfield | Allendale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 34.4).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 20%).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 43%).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 60.6%).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,257.
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 Garfield High School better than Northern Highlands Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks higher (88.5 vs 34.4 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 Garfield High School and Northern Highlands Regional High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Allendale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield High School: 1,258. Northern Highlands Regional High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield High School and Northern Highlands Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Garfield High School is 266th of 357 and Northern Highlands Regional High School is 7th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).