Holdrum Middle School vs Pascack Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 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
Pascack Valley High School
Hillsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
| Measure | Holdrum Middle School River Vale, New Jersey | Pascack Valley High School Hillsdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 440 | #38 of 357 |
| National rank | #193 of 15,369 | #772 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| city | River Vale | Hillsdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holdrum Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 83.9).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 2.2%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.1).
- •Pascack Valley High School is the larger school with 928 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 Pascack Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Holdrum Middle School ranks higher (91.5 vs 83.9 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 Pascack Valley High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between River Vale and Hillsdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holdrum Middle School: 347. Pascack Valley High School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holdrum Middle School and Pascack Valley High School rank in New Jersey?
Holdrum Middle School is 64th of 440 and Pascack Valley High School is 38th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).