Lake Hiawatha Elementary School vs Parsippany High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Lake Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Parsippany High School
Parsippany · Public high · Grades 9–12
900 students
| Measure | Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Parsippany High School Parsippany, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,479 | #66 of 357 |
| National rank | #1610 of 50,301 | #1724 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Lake Hiawatha | Parsippany |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 77.1).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 26%).
- •Parsippany High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.4).
- •Parsippany High School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 445.
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 Lake Hiawatha Elementary School better than Parsippany High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (87.1 vs 77.1 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 Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Parsippany High School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Lake Hiawatha and Parsippany in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School: 445. Parsippany High School: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Parsippany High School rank in New Jersey?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is 274th of 1,479 and Parsippany High School is 66th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).