Lakeside School vs Pompton Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 420 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside School
Pompton Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Pompton Lakes High School
Pompton Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
610 students
| Measure | Lakeside School Pompton Lakes, New Jersey | Pompton Lakes High School Pompton Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 440 | #85 of 357 |
| National rank | #1470 of 15,369 | #2318 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Pompton Lakes | Pompton Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 74.1).
- •Lakeside School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Lakeside School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Pompton Lakes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 34.9%).
- •Lakeside School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Pompton Lakes High School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 370.
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 Lakeside School better than Pompton Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside School ranks higher (80.1 vs 74.1 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 Lakeside School and Pompton Lakes High School?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Pompton Lakes and Pompton Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside School: 370. Pompton Lakes High School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside School and Pompton Lakes High School rank in New Jersey?
Lakeside School is 164th of 440 and Pompton Lakes High School is 85th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).