Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School vs Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Bernardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Ridge High School
Basking Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School Bernardsville, New Jersey | Ridge High School Basking Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #429 of 1,479 | #10 of 357 |
| National rank | #3959 of 50,301 | #367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| city | Bernardsville | Basking Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 81.9).
- •Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 23.4%).
- •Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.1).
- •Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 435.
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 Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School better than Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge High School ranks higher (88.0 vs 81.9 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 Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School and Ridge High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bernardsville and Basking Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School: 435. Ridge High School: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School and Ridge High School rank in New Jersey?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is 429th of 1,479 and Ridge High School is 10th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).