John Hill School vs Mountain Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hill School
Boonton · Public middle · Grades 3–8
556 students
Mountain Lakes High School
Mountain Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | John Hill School Boonton, New Jersey | Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #180 of 440 | #15 of 357 |
| National rank | #1803 of 15,369 | #450 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 556 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | Boonton | Mountain Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Lakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 78.1).
- •John Hill School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 64%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 40.1%).
- •John Hill School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.8).
- •John Hill School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 546.
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 John Hill School better than Mountain Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Lakes High School ranks higher (87.0 vs 78.1 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 John Hill School and Mountain Lakes High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Boonton and Mountain Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hill School: 556. Mountain Lakes High School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hill School and Mountain Lakes High School rank in New Jersey?
John Hill School is 180th of 440 and Mountain Lakes High School is 15th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).