Memorial School vs Paramus High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
415 students
Paramus High School
Paramus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,153 students
| Measure | Memorial School Maywood, New Jersey | Paramus High School Paramus, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,479 | #86 of 357 |
| National rank | #892 of 50,301 | #2392 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| city | Maywood | Paramus |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 73.8).
- •Memorial School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Paramus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 22.9%).
- •Paramus High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Paramus High School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 415.
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 School better than Paramus High School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial School ranks higher (89.5 vs 73.8 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 School and Paramus High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Paramus in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial School: 415. Paramus High School: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial School and Paramus High School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial School is 202nd of 1,479 and Paramus High School is 86th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).