Joseph C. Caruso School vs Raritan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C. Caruso School
Keansburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
Raritan High School
Hazlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students
| Measure | Joseph C. Caruso School Keansburg, New Jersey | Raritan High School Hazlet, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,479 | #139 of 357 |
| National rank | #38938 of 50,301 | #5428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 595 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | Keansburg | Hazlet |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raritan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 29.4).
- •Raritan High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Raritan High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Raritan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 75.5%).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.6).
- •Raritan High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 595.
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 Joseph C. Caruso School better than Raritan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Raritan High School ranks higher (61.5 vs 29.4 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 Joseph C. Caruso School and Raritan High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Keansburg and Hazlet in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C. Caruso School: 595. Raritan High School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C. Caruso School and Raritan High School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph C. Caruso School is 1328th of 1,479 and Raritan High School is 139th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).