Memorial Senior High School vs School 20
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Senior High School
Elmwood Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
School 20
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Memorial Senior High School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | School 20 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 357 | #1332 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11870 of 16,910 | #39229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 823 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 11% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 29.0).
- •Memorial Senior High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Memorial Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •Memorial Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 61.8%).
- •School 20 does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 17.1).
- •Memorial Senior High School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 343.
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 Senior High School better than School 20?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Senior High School ranks higher (36.4 vs 29.0 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 Senior High School and School 20?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Senior High School: 823. School 20: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Senior High School and School 20 rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Senior High School is 255th of 357 and School 20 is 1332nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).