Jefferson Township High School vs Sparta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Township High School
Oak Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
Sparta High School
Sparta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
| Measure | Jefferson Township High School Oak Ridge, New Jersey | Sparta High School Sparta, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #135 of 357 | #64 of 357 |
| National rank | #5155 of 16,910 | #1633 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 761 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| city | Oak Ridge | Sparta |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparta High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 62.5).
- •Sparta High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Sparta High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Sparta High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 14.7%).
- •Sparta High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •Sparta High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 761.
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 Township High School better than Sparta High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sparta High School ranks higher (77.6 vs 62.5 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 Jefferson Township High School and Sparta High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Ridge and Sparta in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Township High School: 761. Sparta High School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Township High School and Sparta High School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Township High School is 135th of 357 and Sparta High School is 64th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).