High Mountain School vs Prospect Park School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 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 School No. 1
Prospect Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
| Measure | High Mountain School North Haledon, New Jersey | Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 440 | #1128 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2017 of 15,369 | #29221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 259 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 18% |
| 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 44.1).
- •High Mountain School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •High Mountain School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •High Mountain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 30.2%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.8).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 is the larger school with 620 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 Prospect Park School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), High Mountain School ranks higher (76.9 vs 44.1 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 High Mountain School and Prospect Park School No. 1?
About 2.4 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 School No. 1: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Mountain School and Prospect Park School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
High Mountain School is 190th of 440 and Prospect Park School No. 1 is 1128th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).