High Mountain Road School vs Wayne Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Mountain Road School
Franklin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students
| Measure | High Mountain Road School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | Wayne Hills High School Wayne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 1,479 | #47 of 357 |
| National rank | #26 of 50,301 | #941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 1,162 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 1,162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | Franklin Lakes | Wayne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Mountain Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.0 vs 82.6).
- •High Mountain Road School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •High Mountain Road School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •High Mountain Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 11.3%).
- •High Mountain Road School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.6).
- •Wayne Hills High School is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 301.
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 High Mountain Road School better than Wayne Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), High Mountain Road School ranks higher (97.0 vs 82.6 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 High Mountain Road School and Wayne Hills High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Franklin Lakes and Wayne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Mountain Road School: 301. Wayne Hills High School: 1,162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Mountain Road School and Wayne Hills High School rank in New Jersey?
High Mountain Road School is 7th of 1,479 and Wayne Hills High School is 47th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).