Harrison High School vs Kearny High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison High School
Harrison · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
Kearny High School
Kearny · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
| Measure | Harrison High School Harrison, New Jersey | Kearny High School Kearny, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 357 | #308 of 357 |
| National rank | #15433 of 16,910 | #14419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 1,825 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 1,825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | Harrison | Kearny |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearny High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 19.0).
- •Harrison High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Kearny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 90.1%).
- •Kearny High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
- •Kearny High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 795.
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 Harrison High School better than Kearny High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kearny High School ranks higher (24.8 vs 19.0 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 Harrison High School and Kearny High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harrison and Kearny in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison High School: 795. Kearny High School: 1,825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison High School and Kearny High School rank in New Jersey?
Harrison High School is 334th of 357 and Kearny High School is 308th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).