Highland Elementary School vs School #9
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 16 km 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
School #9
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Midland Park, New Jersey | School #9 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,479 | #524 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1468 of 50,301 | #6217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Midland Park | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 77.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 37.6%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.9).
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 School #9?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (87.5 vs 77.9 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 Highland Elementary School and School #9?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Midland Park and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 306. School #9: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Highland Elementary School is 261st of 1,479 and School #9 is 524th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).