Mountain Lakes High School vs Wallington Junior Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 27 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
Wallington Junior Senior High School
Wallington · Public high · Grades 7–12
545 students
| Measure | Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey | Wallington Junior Senior High School Wallington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 357 | #211 of 357 |
| National rank | #450 of 16,910 | #9121 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 546 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 30% |
| city | Mountain Lakes | Wallington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Lakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 47.3).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 52%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 48.4%).
- •Mountain Lakes High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.3).
- •Mountain Lakes High School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 545.
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 Wallington Junior Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Lakes High School ranks higher (87.0 vs 47.3 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 Wallington Junior Senior High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Mountain Lakes and Wallington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Lakes High School: 546. Wallington Junior Senior High School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Lakes High School and Wallington Junior Senior High School rank in New Jersey?
Mountain Lakes High School is 15th of 357 and Wallington Junior Senior High School is 211th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).