Mountain Lakes High School vs Rockaway Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 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
Rockaway Valley School
Boonton Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
| Measure | Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey | Rockaway Valley School Boonton Township, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #15 of 357 | #94 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #450 of 16,910 | #304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 546 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 71% |
| city | Mountain Lakes | Boonton Township |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockaway Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 87.0).
- •Rockaway Valley School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •Rockaway Valley School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.8).
- •Mountain Lakes High School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 396.
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 Rockaway Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Rockaway Valley School ranks higher (92.9 vs 87.0 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 Mountain Lakes High School and Rockaway Valley School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Lakes and Boonton Township in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Lakes High School: 546. Rockaway Valley School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Lakes High School and Rockaway Valley School rank in New Jersey?
Mountain Lakes High School is 15th of 357 and Rockaway Valley School is 94th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).