Hillside High School vs Livingston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Livingston Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students
| Measure | Hillside High School Hillside, New Jersey | Livingston Elementary Union, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #294 of 357 | #546 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13907 of 16,910 | #6706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 911 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 67% |
| city | Hillside | Union |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Livingston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 27.3).
- •Livingston Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 10%).
- •Livingston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Livingston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 66.5%).
- •Livingston Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
- •Hillside High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 485.
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 Livingston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Livingston Elementary ranks higher (77.0 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 Livingston Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Union in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High School: 911. Livingston Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High School and Livingston Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Hillside High School is 294th of 357 and Livingston Elementary is 546th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).