Kittatinny Regional High School vs Merriam Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kittatinny Regional High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 7–12
733 students
Merriam Avenue School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
483 students
| Measure | Kittatinny Regional High School Newton, New Jersey | Merriam Avenue School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 357 | #913 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2594 of 16,910 | #19071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 733 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kittatinny Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 58.7).
- •Merriam Avenue School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Kittatinny Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Kittatinny Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 55.7%).
- •Kittatinny Regional High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •Kittatinny Regional High School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 483.
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 Kittatinny Regional High School better than Merriam Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Kittatinny Regional High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 58.7 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 Kittatinny Regional High School and Merriam Avenue School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kittatinny Regional High School: 733. Merriam Avenue School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kittatinny Regional High School and Merriam Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Kittatinny Regional High School is 91st of 357 and Merriam Avenue School is 913th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).