Highland Elementary School vs Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 976 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Midland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
306 students
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Midland Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
367 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Midland Park, New Jersey | Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School Midland Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,479 | #45 of 357 |
| National rank | #1468 of 50,301 | #872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 306 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 46% |
| city | Midland Park | Midland Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 83.0).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 7.8%).
- •Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.9).
- •Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 306.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (87.5 vs 83.0 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 Highland Elementary School and Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Midland Park and Midland Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 306. Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School rank in New Jersey?
Highland Elementary School is 261st of 1,479 and Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School is 45th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).