High Mountain School vs Prospect Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 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
Prospect Park Middle School
Prospect Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
143 students
| Measure | High Mountain School North Haledon, New Jersey | Prospect Park Middle School Prospect Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 440 | #285 of 440 |
| National rank | #2017 of 15,369 | #5339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | North Haledon | Prospect Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Mountain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 60.7).
- •High Mountain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 51.7%).
- •Prospect Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.8).
- •High Mountain School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 143.
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 Prospect Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), High Mountain School ranks higher (76.9 vs 60.7 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 Prospect Park Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between North Haledon and Prospect Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Mountain School: 259. Prospect Park Middle School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Mountain School and Prospect Park Middle School rank in New Jersey?
High Mountain School is 190th of 440 and Prospect Park Middle School is 285th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).