Holdrum Middle School vs Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holdrum Middle School
River Vale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Old Tappan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students
| Measure | Holdrum Middle School River Vale, New Jersey | Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Old Tappan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 440 | #3 of 357 |
| National rank | #193 of 15,369 | #221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | River Vale | Old Tappan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holdrum Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 90.4).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 1.3%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.2).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 347.
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 Holdrum Middle School better than Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
On the Success Index (US), Holdrum Middle School ranks higher (91.5 vs 90.4 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 Holdrum Middle School and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between River Vale and Old Tappan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holdrum Middle School: 347. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holdrum Middle School and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan rank in New Jersey?
Holdrum Middle School is 64th of 440 and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is 3rd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).