Hackensack High School vs Lillian M. Steen
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.
Hackensack High School
Hackensack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students
Lillian M. Steen
Bogota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Hackensack High School Hackensack, New Jersey | Lillian M. Steen Bogota, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #248 of 357 | #657 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11371 of 16,910 | #9943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,813 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 62% |
| city | Hackensack | Bogota |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillian M. Steen scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 38.3).
- •Lillian M. Steen does better on math proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Lillian M. Steen does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Lillian M. Steen does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 63.7%).
- •Lillian M. Steen does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Hackensack High School is the larger school with 1,813 students compared with 347.
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 Hackensack High School better than Lillian M. Steen?
On the Success Index (US), Lillian M. Steen ranks higher (72.0 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 Hackensack High School and Lillian M. Steen?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Bogota in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackensack High School: 1,813. Lillian M. Steen: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackensack High School and Lillian M. Steen rank in New Jersey?
Hackensack High School is 248th of 357 and Lillian M. Steen is 657th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).