Heights Elementary School vs Lakeland Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.5 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
Lakeland Regional High School
Wanaque · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey | Lakeland Regional High School Wanaque, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,479 | #70 of 357 |
| National rank | #1981 of 50,301 | #1919 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Oakland | Wanaque |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 76.1).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 15.3%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.1).
- •Lakeland Regional High School is the larger school with 823 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 Lakeland Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 76.1 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 Heights Elementary School and Lakeland Regional High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Wanaque in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary School: 343. Lakeland Regional High School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary School and Lakeland Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Heights Elementary School is 304th of 1,479 and Lakeland Regional High School is 70th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).