Memorial High School vs North Bergen High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial High School
West New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,345 students
North Bergen High School
N Bergen · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,328 students
| Measure | Memorial High School West New York, New Jersey | North Bergen High School N Bergen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 357 | #315 of 357 |
| National rank | #15093 of 16,910 | #14661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 2,345 | 2,328 |
| Enrollment | 2,345 | 2,328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 9% |
| city | West New York | N Bergen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Bergen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 21.1).
- •Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 9%).
- •Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •North Bergen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 84.4%).
- •North Bergen High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Memorial High School is the larger school with 2,345 students compared with 2,328.
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 Memorial High School better than North Bergen High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Bergen High School ranks higher (23.6 vs 21.1 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 Memorial High School and North Bergen High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between West New York and N Bergen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial High School: 2,345. North Bergen High School: 2,328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial High School and North Bergen High School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial High School is 326th of 357 and North Bergen High School is 315th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).