Howell High School vs Westfield Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell High School
Farmingdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,775 students
Westfield Senior High School
Westfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,776 students
| Measure | Howell High School Farmingdale, New Jersey | Westfield Senior High School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #178 of 357 | #22 of 357 |
| National rank | #7188 of 16,910 | #501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,775 | 1,776 |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 1,776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 62% |
| city | Farmingdale | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 54.5).
- •Westfield Senior High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Westfield Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •Westfield Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 17.7%).
- •Westfield Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Westfield Senior High School is the larger school with 1,776 students compared with 1,775.
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 Howell High School better than Westfield Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Senior High School ranks higher (86.5 vs 54.5 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 Howell High School and Westfield Senior High School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell High School: 1,775. Westfield Senior High School: 1,776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell High School and Westfield Senior High School rank in New Jersey?
Howell High School is 178th of 357 and Westfield Senior High School is 22nd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).