Glen Rock High School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Rock High School
Glen Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
722 students
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Glen Rock High School Glen Rock, New Jersey | Orchard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 357 | #53 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #617 of 16,910 | #182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 722 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 82% |
| city | Glen Rock | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 85.3).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Glen Rock High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 5.2%).
- •Glen Rock High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Glen Rock High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 348.
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 Rock High School better than Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (94.0 vs 85.3 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 Glen Rock High School and Orchard Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Glen Rock and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Rock High School: 722. Orchard Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Rock High School and Orchard Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Glen Rock High School is 33rd of 357 and Orchard Elementary School is 53rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).