Hawthorne High School vs High Mountain School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
High Mountain School
North Haledon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students
| Measure | Hawthorne High School Hawthorne, New Jersey | High Mountain School North Haledon, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 357 | #190 of 440 |
| National rank | #7690 of 16,910 | #2017 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 569 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Hawthorne | North Haledon |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Mountain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 52.6).
- •High Mountain School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •High Mountain School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •High Mountain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 42.5%).
- •High Mountain School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 10.9).
- •Hawthorne High School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 259.
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 Hawthorne High School better than High Mountain School?
On the Success Index (US), High Mountain School ranks higher (76.9 vs 52.6 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 Hawthorne High School and High Mountain School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and North Haledon in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne High School: 569. High Mountain School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne High School and High Mountain School rank in New Jersey?
Hawthorne High School is 184th of 357 and High Mountain School is 190th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).