Lower Cape May Regional High School vs Wildwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Cape May · Public high · Grades 9–12
717 students
Wildwood High School
Wildwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
261 students
| Measure | Lower Cape May Regional High School Cape May, New Jersey | Wildwood High School Wildwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 357 | #280 of 357 |
| National rank | #8362 of 16,910 | #13151 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 717 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Cape May | Wildwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 30.9).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 71.3%).
- •Wildwood High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 261.
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 Lower Cape May Regional High School better than Wildwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Cape May Regional High School ranks higher (50.1 vs 30.9 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 Lower Cape May Regional High School and Wildwood High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Cape May and Wildwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Cape May Regional High School: 717. Wildwood High School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Cape May Regional High School and Wildwood High School rank in New Jersey?
Lower Cape May Regional High School is 197th of 357 and Wildwood High School is 280th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).