Heights Elementary School vs Indian Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Indian Hills High School
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
668 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey | Indian Hills High School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,479 | #19 of 357 |
| National rank | #1981 of 50,301 | #476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.1 vs 86.7).
- •Indian Hills High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Indian Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 10.8%).
- •Indian Hills High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.7).
- •Indian Hills High School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 343.
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 Heights Elementary School better than Indian Hills High School?
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 Heights Elementary School and Indian Hills High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary School: 343. Indian Hills High School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary School and Indian Hills High School rank in New Jersey?
Heights Elementary School is 304th of 1,479 and Indian Hills High School is 19th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).