Harrington Park School vs Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington Park School
Harrington Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
627 students
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Old Tappan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students
| Measure | Harrington Park School Harrington Park, New Jersey | Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Old Tappan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,479 | #3 of 357 |
| National rank | #605 of 50,301 | #221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 1.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| city | Harrington Park | Old Tappan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.9 vs 90.4).
- •Harrington Park School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 627.
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 Harrington Park School better than Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
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 Harrington Park School and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Harrington Park and Old Tappan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrington Park School: 627. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrington Park School and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan rank in New Jersey?
Harrington Park School is 158th of 1,479 and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is 3rd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).