Glen Ridge High School vs Ridgewood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 339 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Ridge High School
Glen Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
799 students
Ridgewood Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
540 students
| Measure | Glen Ridge High School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | Ridgewood Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 357 | #182 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #255 of 16,910 | #722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 799 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Glen Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.7 vs 90.3).
- •Glen Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Glen Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.4% vs 0.6%).
- •Glen Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.5).
- •Glen Ridge High School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 540.
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 Glen Ridge High School better than Ridgewood Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glen Ridge High School and Ridgewood Avenue School?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Glen Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Ridge High School: 799. Ridgewood Avenue School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Ridge High School and Ridgewood Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Glen Ridge High School is 5th of 357 and Ridgewood Avenue School is 182nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).