Lakeland Regional High School vs Peter Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland Regional High School
Wanaque · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Peter Cooper School
Ringwood · Public elementary · Grades K–3
235 students
| Measure | Lakeland Regional High School Wanaque, New Jersey | Peter Cooper School Ringwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 357 | #39 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1919 of 16,910 | #157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 823 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 84.5% |
| city | Wanaque | Ringwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Cooper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 76.1).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 45%).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 15.3%).
- •Lakeland Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Lakeland Regional High School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 235.
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 Lakeland Regional High School better than Peter Cooper School?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Cooper School ranks higher (94.3 vs 76.1 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 Lakeland Regional High School and Peter Cooper School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wanaque and Ringwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Regional High School: 823. Peter Cooper School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Regional High School and Peter Cooper School rank in New Jersey?
Lakeland Regional High School is 70th of 357 and Peter Cooper School is 39th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).