Lawrence High School vs Nutley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,225 students
Nutley High School
Nutley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
| Measure | Lawrence High School Lawrenceville, New Jersey | Nutley High School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 357 | #107 of 357 |
| National rank | #6587 of 16,910 | #3439 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 1,222 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 1,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nutley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 56.9).
- •Nutley High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Nutley High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Nutley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 37.3%).
- •Lawrence High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Lawrence High School is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 1,222.
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 Lawrence High School better than Nutley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nutley High School ranks higher (69.5 vs 56.9 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 Lawrence High School and Nutley High School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence High School: 1,225. Nutley High School: 1,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence High School and Nutley High School rank in New Jersey?
Lawrence High School is 161st of 357 and Nutley High School is 107th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).