High Mountain School vs Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Mountain School
North Haledon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School
Haledon · Public high · Grades 9–12
803 students
| Measure | High Mountain School North Haledon, New Jersey | Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School Haledon, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 440 | #283 of 357 |
| National rank | #2017 of 15,369 | #13372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 8% |
| city | North Haledon | Haledon |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Mountain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 29.9).
- •High Mountain School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 8%).
- •High Mountain School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •High Mountain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 62.8%).
- •High Mountain School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School is the larger school with 803 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 High Mountain School better than Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), High Mountain School ranks higher (76.9 vs 29.9 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 School and Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Haledon and Haledon in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Mountain School: 259. Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Mountain School and Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
High Mountain School is 190th of 440 and Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School is 283rd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).