Helen I. Smith School vs Saddle Brook Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 958 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen I. Smith School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
340 students
Saddle Brook Middle/High School
Saddle Brook · Public high · Grades 7–12
806 students
| Measure | Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Saddle Brook Middle/High School Saddle Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,479 | #124 of 357 |
| National rank | #20757 of 50,301 | #4271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 340 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Saddle Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saddle Brook Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 56.3).
- •Saddle Brook Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Saddle Brook Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 30.9%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Saddle Brook Middle/High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 340.
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 Helen I. Smith School better than Saddle Brook Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Saddle Brook Middle/High School ranks higher (66.1 vs 56.3 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 Helen I. Smith School and Saddle Brook Middle/High School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Saddle Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen I. Smith School: 340. Saddle Brook Middle/High School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen I. Smith School and Saddle Brook Middle/High School rank in New Jersey?
Helen I. Smith School is 955th of 1,479 and Saddle Brook Middle/High School is 124th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).