Linden High School vs Number 8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden High School
Linden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,934 students
Number 8
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Linden High School Linden, New Jersey | Number 8 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 357 | #1012 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13506 of 16,910 | #22923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,934 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 47% |
| city | Linden | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Number 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 29.2).
- •Number 8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Number 8 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Linden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 68.3%).
- •Number 8 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Linden High School is the larger school with 1,934 students compared with 334.
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 Linden High School better than Number 8?
On the Success Index (US), Number 8 ranks higher (53.2 vs 29.2 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 Linden High School and Number 8?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Linden and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linden High School: 1,934. Number 8: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linden High School and Number 8 rank in New Jersey?
Linden High School is 286th of 357 and Number 8 is 1012th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).