Highland Regional High School vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Regional High School
Blackwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,150 students
Sterling High School
Somerdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
839 students
| Measure | Highland Regional High School Blackwood, New Jersey | Sterling High School Somerdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 357 | #251 of 357 |
| National rank | #9287 of 16,910 | #11490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,150 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 14% |
| city | Blackwood | Somerdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 37.9).
- •Highland Regional High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Highland Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Sterling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 49%).
- •Sterling High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Highland Regional High School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 839.
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 Regional High School better than Sterling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Regional High School ranks higher (46.6 vs 37.9 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 Regional High School and Sterling High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Blackwood and Somerdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Regional High School: 1,150. Sterling High School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Regional High School and Sterling High School rank in New Jersey?
Highland Regional High School is 215th of 357 and Sterling High School is 251st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).