John Y Dater Elementary School vs Northern Highlands Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Y Dater Elementary School
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
325 students
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Allendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | John Y Dater Elementary School Ramsey, New Jersey | Northern Highlands Regional High School Allendale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #131 of 1,479 | #7 of 357 |
| National rank | #468 of 50,301 | #334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 325 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| city | Ramsey | Allendale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Y Dater Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 88.5).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 9.2%).
- •John Y Dater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Northern Highlands Regional High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 325.
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 Y Dater Elementary School better than Northern Highlands Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Y Dater Elementary School ranks higher (91.6 vs 88.5 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 John Y Dater Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ramsey and Allendale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Y Dater Elementary School: 325. Northern Highlands Regional High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Y Dater Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
John Y Dater Elementary School is 131st of 1,479 and Northern Highlands Regional High School is 7th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).