Midland Elementary School vs Ridgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
200 students
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students
| Measure | Midland Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey | Ridgewood High School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,479 | #24 of 357 |
| National rank | #1556 of 50,301 | #514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 1,740 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 1,740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| city | Paramus | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.3 vs 86.4).
- •Midland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 20%).
- •Midland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.9).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 200.
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 Midland Elementary School better than Ridgewood High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Midland Elementary School and Ridgewood High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Paramus and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland Elementary School: 200. Ridgewood High School: 1,740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland Elementary School and Ridgewood High School rank in New Jersey?
Midland Elementary School is 267th of 1,479 and Ridgewood High School is 24th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).