James Caldwell High School vs Verona High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.0 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
Verona High School
Verona · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students
| Measure | James Caldwell High School West Caldwell, New Jersey | Verona High School Verona, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 357 | #73 of 357 |
| National rank | #1983 of 16,910 | #1967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 749 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 0.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| city | West Caldwell | Verona |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.8 vs 75.9).
- •Verona High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Verona High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.5% vs 11.5%).
- •James Caldwell High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •James Caldwell High School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 593.
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 Verona High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Caldwell High School and Verona High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between West Caldwell and Verona in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Caldwell High School: 749. Verona High School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Caldwell High School and Verona High School rank in New Jersey?
James Caldwell High School is 74th of 357 and Verona High School is 73rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).