Lakeland Regional High School vs West Milford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 8.6 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
West Milford High School
West Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
947 students
| Measure | Lakeland Regional High School Wanaque, New Jersey | West Milford High School West Milford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 357 | #153 of 357 |
| National rank | #1919 of 16,910 | #6161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 823 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Wanaque | West Milford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 58.6).
- •Lakeland Regional High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Lakeland Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Lakeland Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 22.6%).
- •Lakeland Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •West Milford High School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 823.
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 West Milford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Regional High School ranks higher (76.1 vs 58.6 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 West Milford High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Wanaque and West Milford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Regional High School: 823. West Milford High School: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Regional High School and West Milford High School rank in New Jersey?
Lakeland Regional High School is 70th of 357 and West Milford High School is 153rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).