James Caldwell High School vs Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 25 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
Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
Palisades Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
747 students
| Measure | James Caldwell High School West Caldwell, New Jersey | Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School Palisades Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 357 | #253 of 357 |
| National rank | #1983 of 16,910 | #11592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 749 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | West Caldwell | Palisades Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Caldwell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 37.5).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 73.9%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.8).
- •James Caldwell High School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 747.
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 Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Caldwell High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 37.5 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 James Caldwell High School and Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between West Caldwell and Palisades Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Caldwell High School: 749. Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Caldwell High School and Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School rank in New Jersey?
James Caldwell High School is 74th of 357 and Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School is 253rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).