Hillside Elementary School vs Waldwick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
Allendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students
Waldwick High School
Waldwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School Allendale, New Jersey | Waldwick High School Waldwick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,479 | #69 of 357 |
| National rank | #844 of 50,301 | #1913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 1.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 45% |
| city | Allendale | Waldwick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 76.2).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 45%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 2%).
- •Waldwick High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.1).
- •Waldwick High School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 348.
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 Hillside Elementary School better than Waldwick High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 76.2 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 Hillside Elementary School and Waldwick High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Waldwick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 348. Waldwick High School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Waldwick High School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Elementary School is 196th of 1,479 and Waldwick High School is 69th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).