Jefferson School vs Lyndhurst High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
256 students
Lyndhurst High School
Lyndhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
841 students
| Measure | Jefferson School Lyndhurst, New Jersey | Lyndhurst High School Lyndhurst, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #812 of 1,479 | #166 of 357 |
| National rank | #15110 of 50,301 | #6728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 256 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 25% |
| city | Lyndhurst | Lyndhurst |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 56.3).
- •Jefferson School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Jefferson School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Lyndhurst High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Lyndhurst High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Lyndhurst High School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 256.
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 Jefferson School better than Lyndhurst High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson School ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.3 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 Jefferson School and Lyndhurst High School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Lyndhurst in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson School: 256. Lyndhurst High School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson School and Lyndhurst High School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson School is 812th of 1,479 and Lyndhurst High School is 166th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).