Hillside High School vs Hillside Innovation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside High School
Hillside · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
97 students
| Measure | Hillside High School Hillside, New Jersey | Hillside Innovation Academy Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 357 | #374 of 440 |
| National rank | #13907 of 16,910 | #9890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 911 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Hillside | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Innovation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 27.3).
- •Hillside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 67%).
- •Hillside High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.2).
- •Hillside High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 97.
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 High School better than Hillside Innovation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Innovation Academy ranks higher (39.7 vs 27.3 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 High School and Hillside Innovation Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High School: 911. Hillside Innovation Academy: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High School and Hillside Innovation Academy rank in New Jersey?
Hillside High School is 294th of 357 and Hillside Innovation Academy is 374th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).