Mountain Lakes High School vs Parsippany Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Lakes High School
Mountain Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
Parsippany Hills High School
Morris Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,035 students
| Measure | Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey | Parsippany Hills High School Morris Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 357 | #49 of 357 |
| National rank | #450 of 16,910 | #1052 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 546 | 1,035 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 1,035 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 54% |
| city | Mountain Lakes | Morris Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Lakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 81.5).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 18.7%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.0).
- •Parsippany Hills High School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 546.
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 Mountain Lakes High School better than Parsippany Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Lakes High School ranks higher (87.0 vs 81.5 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 Mountain Lakes High School and Parsippany Hills High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Mountain Lakes and Morris Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Lakes High School: 546. Parsippany Hills High School: 1,035. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Lakes High School and Parsippany Hills High School rank in New Jersey?
Mountain Lakes High School is 15th of 357 and Parsippany Hills High School is 49th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).