Hillside High School vs Hurden Looker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 614 m 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
Hurden Looker Elementary School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
408 students
| Measure | Hillside High School Hillside, New Jersey | Hurden Looker Elementary School Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 357 | #1219 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13907 of 16,910 | #33426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 911 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 37% |
| city | Hillside | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 27.3).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Hillside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 78.2%).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Hillside High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 408.
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 Hurden Looker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hurden Looker Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 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 Hurden Looker Elementary School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High School: 911. Hurden Looker Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High School and Hurden Looker Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside High School is 294th of 357 and Hurden Looker Elementary School is 1219th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).