James Caldwell High School vs Lester C Noecker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
Lester C Noecker
Roseland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
| Measure | James Caldwell High School West Caldwell, New Jersey | Lester C Noecker Roseland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 357 | #99 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1983 of 16,910 | #336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 749 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 73% |
| city | West Caldwell | Roseland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester C Noecker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 75.8).
- •Lester C Noecker does better on math proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Lester C Noecker does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Lester C Noecker does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 11.5%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.3).
- •James Caldwell High School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 451.
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 James Caldwell High School better than Lester C Noecker?
On the Success Index (US), Lester C Noecker ranks higher (92.6 vs 75.8 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 James Caldwell High School and Lester C Noecker?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Caldwell and Roseland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Caldwell High School: 749. Lester C Noecker: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Caldwell High School and Lester C Noecker rank in New Jersey?
James Caldwell High School is 74th of 357 and Lester C Noecker is 99th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).