Jonathan Dayton High School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonathan Dayton High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
654 students
Union High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,410 students
| Measure | Jonathan Dayton High School Springfield, New Jersey | Union High School Union, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 357 | #222 of 357 |
| National rank | #6335 of 16,910 | #9701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 654 | 2,410 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 2,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | Springfield | Union |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Dayton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 45.0).
- •Union High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Jonathan Dayton High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Jonathan Dayton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 51.2%).
- •Jonathan Dayton High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 2,410 students compared with 654.
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 Jonathan Dayton High School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Dayton High School ranks higher (57.9 vs 45.0 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 Jonathan Dayton High School and Union High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Union in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonathan Dayton High School: 654. Union High School: 2,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonathan Dayton High School and Union High School rank in New Jersey?
Jonathan Dayton High School is 157th of 357 and Union High School is 222nd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).